Engineering Concepts Midterm Review (General Safety Handout & Multiview Drawings)

What should you always wear for eye protection?

Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield

What must you do before you use the equipment?

Get the instructor’s permission

When should you use the equipment?

Only when the instructor is in the laboratory.

What should you do if an accident, near accident, or injury occurs?

Report it to the instructor immediately.

What should you do if tools or equipment are defective?

Don’t use it. Tell the instructor if a tool is dull or broken or isn’t working properly.

When should you use equipment?

After being shown how to use it correctly and safely and understanding the instructions.

How should clothing be worn in the laboratory?

Clothes should be tucked in and sleeves neatly rolled up.

What should you do with long hair?

Tie it back or wear a cap over it.

What jewelry should be removed before working in the laboratory?

Rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces.

When is it OK to wear gloves?

Only when handling rough lumber.

What kind of shoes should be worn in the laboratory?

Hard shoes or boots with rubber soles and rubber heels. No sandals.

When should ear protection be worn?

Around loud, noisy equipment.

When should a dust mask or air filter be worn?

When working around a lot of wood dust.

Where should finishing materials, thinners, or flammable liquids be used?

Only in well-ventilated areas.

What should be done about spills?

Clean up spills.

Where should used rags be kept?

In an approved, covered metal container.

What should you know about fire extinguishers?

Their location and how to use them before there is an emergency.

How should cabinet doors and drawers be kept?

Closed.

How should aisles be kept?

Clear and free of litter, scraps, and materials.

What should be done with vises when they are not in use?

Kept closed.

How should workbenches be kept?

Clear and organized.

How should sawdust and scraps be cleared away?

With a brush or a rag, never with hands.

How should tools be used?

The right tool for the job, only for what it’s designed to do, and the right size.

How should pointed or sharp tools be carried?

With the point or edge held down toward the floor.

How should tools be held or handed to someone?

By the handle.

What should you do when you’re finished with a tool?

Return it to its proper storage area.

What should you do when handling large or heavy materials?

Get someone to help you.

How should heavy objects be lifted?

With your legs, not your back.

What conditions are required when using electrical devices?

Dry hands and a dry floor.

What should be checked on a power cord?

That the insulation is not damaged, cut, or frayed.

How should a power cord be disconnected?

Pull the plug, not the cord.

What should be done with guards and safety devices?

Use all recommended guards and safety devices.

What should be done before making major changes or adjustments?

Disconnect the power equipment.

What should be done before making minor changes or adjustments?

Turn off the machine and wait until it comes to a complete stop.

What should you do when you leave a machine?

Turn it off and stay with it until it comes to a complete stop.

What should you check before using a machine?

That it is turned off and completely stopped.

How should safety zones be treated?

Respected; avoid distracting anyone operating equipment.

How should you behave while working?

Concentrate fully; tell the instructor if you can’t.

How fast should you work?

At a safe speed; don’t rush.

What behavior is not allowed in the shop?

Fooling around or playing in the shop.

What goes in the top right quadrant of a Multiview drawing?

The isometric view

What goes in the top left quadrant of a Multiview drawing?

The top view

What goes in the bottom left quadrant of a Multiview drawing?

The front view

What goes in the bottom right quadrant of a Multiview drawing?

The side view