Cabinetry Safety Test

For a student to walk extremely close to a machine while another student is using it

unsafe

To store gasoline in an open container

unsafe

To store paint in the fireproof cabinet in the tool room

safe

To remove all flammable materials from the area before lighting a torch

safe

To throw grease or thinner rags in the trash barrels in the shop

unsafe

To use gasoline for cleaning purposes

unsafe

To use water to extinguish a grease fire

unsafe

To attempt to put out a fire in an electrical motor with a dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher

safe

To fight a wood and paper fire with a water hose

safe

To know where the fire fighting equipment is located in the shop

safe

To know the fire escape route from the shop

safe

To use an electrical cord with worn insulation or bare wires

unsafe

To turn off all electricity to a power tool before servicing or repairing it

safe

To run outside with the fire alarm rings

unsafe

To select, mix, and apply pesticides or other chemicals on a whim

unsafe

To fight all three types of fire (ABC) with a fire extinguisher located in the woodworking lab

safe

To extinguish an electrical fire with a pressurized water extinguisher

unsafe

To report all injuries to your instructor

safe

to stroll around the shop before class begins

unsafe

To operate any power toll or machine without the instructor’s permission

unsafe

To run out of the classroom or shop area when the bell rings at the end of the class period

unsafe

to wear safety glasses at all times in the shop area

safe

To leave an assigned work area to talk to someone

unsafe

To cut any material with a utility knife towards yourself

unsafe

To carry hand tools with the sharp edges pointing down

safe

To use a sharp wood chisel

Safe

To throw tools or supplies to a neighbor

unsafe

To lift heavy objects with only your back

unsafe

To ventilate an area when using varnish or thinner

safe

To wear loose fitting clothes or neck ties in the shop

unsafe

To roll up sleeves

safe

To remove loose clothing jewelry before working in the shop

safe

to engage in horseplay in the classroom or shop area

unsafe

To replace unused materials or tools

safe

To use any hand or power tool without receiving operation and safety instruction from the teacher

unsafe

To remove sawed off scraps while the machine is running

unsafe

To remove guards without instructor permission

unsafe

To extend the saw blade as far as possible through the work piece

unsafe

To saw a work piece without use of a fence

unsafe

To use the saw before the instructor has determined its use

unsafe

To stand directly in line (behind) the saw blade while making a cut

unsafe

To refrain from talking with others while using the table saw

safe

To saw material containing nails, paint, sand, etc

unsafe

To check the width of a cut both at front and back of blade before ripping

safe

To check behind you for other students before using the table saw

safe

To rip a 2×10 board by yourself without support

unsafe

To use a push stick when ripping lumber

safe

To examine the blade for broken or missing teeth before cutting

safe

To walk away from the saw while the blade is still spinning

unsafe

To always hold the work firmly against the fence and the table

safe

To always allow the blade to come to a stop before removing scraps or chips from the table

safe

To always wear proper eye protection

safe

To allow the motor to reach full speed before starting to cut

safe

To check the slide guard for proper operation before starting to use the machine

safe

To change blades without disconnecting the power source

unsafe

To place a 12 inch blade on a 10 inch miter box

unsafe

To cut pieces wider than 5 inches on the power miter box in our shop

safe

To start the blade while resting on the board

unsafe

To stand to the infeed side of the cutter blades

safe

To adjust the fence when the motor is on

unsafe

To leave the machine when it is running

unsafe

To have an assistant help support long pieces

safe

To feed work in from the outfeed table

unsafe

To take deep cuts to reduce the time required for the job

unsafe

To joint boards less than 12 inches

unsafe

To always run your hands over the blades with each pass

unsafe

To turn on the dust collection system while using the jointer

safe

To cut 1/16th of an inch from the edge of the work piece on one pass

safe

To randomly guess the thickness of the board before starting

unsafe

to start the planer with wood chips and scraps in the feed rolls

unsafe

To disconnect the power before working or servicing the planer

safe

To take off a half inch with each pass

unsafe

To stand to the side of the board closest to the power switch while planing

safe

To force boards into the planer if the feed rolls stall

unsafe

To shut the planer off if a board becomes stuck in the machine

safe

To plane a board that has loose knots, nails or staples in it

unsafe

To plane a board shorter than the distance between the feed rolls

unsafe

To work with a classmate on the outfeed side to help support the board

safe

To grease and oil the feed rolls and other moving parts while the machine is running

unsafe

To “dry drill” or check bit placement on the board before starting the drill press

safe

To hold stock in vise or with clamp when drilling on the drill press

safe

To brush away chips from the moving twist drill

unsafe

To keep long hair, ties, sleeves, and loose clothing away from the drill press

safe

To leave a key in the drill press chuck

unsafe

To keep the long end of the material being drilled to the right of the operator

unsafe

To talk to someone while operating the drill press

unsafe

To force the drill through the work as fast as it will go

unsafe

To try and stop a piece of work caught on the drill bit with your hands

unsafe

To drill into a container that may have contained gasoline or other flammable liquids

unsafe

To use oil to lubricate the bit when drilling through think metal

safe

To have the upper and lower band wheels fitted with guards

safe

To check the adjustment of blade guides before using the saw

safe

To use a dull blade

unsafe

To allow hands to get within 2 inches of the blade while cutting

unsafe

To see that the upper blade guide clears by about 1/4 of an inch

safe

To check the tracking before starting to cut

safe

To “back out” of a cut while the blade in running

safe

To force the blade into a tight radius

unsafe

To stop the band saw by forcing a piece of wood against the blade

unsafe

Keep guard in place and in working order

safe