General Shop Safety Test Answers

The student should notify the instructor immediately in the case of __________.

ANSWER : Accident, Injury, or Defective equipment or tools

A student is permitted to leave the agricultural mechanics lab only __________.

ANSWER : With the instructor’s permission

What is not allowed in the mechanics lab?

ANSWER : Carelessness and horseplay

Students should never __________ while working in the mechanics laboratory.

ANSWER : Shout

Students should not rush laboratory work because it may lead to __________.

ANSWER : Accidents and injury

Approved safety glasses or goggles must be worn __________.

ANSWER : At all times while in the shop

At the end of the class, the lab should be __________.

ANSWER : Cleaned and all tools returned to their proper place

The approved safety glasses can be identified by __________.

ANSWER : The Z 87.1 logo and manufactures emblem

Shop clothing must be made of what type material?

ANSWER : Natural

While performing work in the mechanics laboratory, one should not __________.

ANSWER : Disturb other workers

Loud noises in the mechanics laboratory causes other to be __________.

ANSWER : Prone to accident

If tools and/or equipment become defective, one should _________.

ANSWER : Report them to the instructor

Before using power tools, beginning students should __________.

ANSWER : Think the action through before performing

The “orange” color coding system refers to __________.

ANSWER : Warning

The “red” color coding system refers to __________.

ANSWER : Danger

The “yellow” color coding system refers to __________.

ANSWER : Caution

The “blue” color coding system refers to __________.

ANSWER : Information

If a visitor comes into the mechanics lab one should __________.

ANSWER : Issue them a pair of safety glasses

If wire insulation is cut and wires are exposed on a tool, what should one do?

ANSWER : Notify the instructor

What is the third prong on a tool plug for?

ANSWER : To ground the tool out in case of malfunction.

How far should the grind wheel plate be away from the wheel?

ANSWER : 1/8 “

What does PPE stand for?

ANSWER : Personal Protective Equipment

What does the acronym PASS stand for?

ANSWER : Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

Oxygen and Acetylene bottles should always have what two safety components on them at all times?

ANSWER : Safety chains and bottle tops

If you wear prescription glasses, what should you wear over them in class?

ANSWER : Goggles or a face shield

The “green” color coding system refers to _____.

ANSWER : First Aid

Keep all hand tools

ANSWER : clean and in safe working order.

Report any defective tools, machines or other equipment

ANSWER : to the instructor.

Retain all guards and safety devices

ANSWER : except with the specific authorization of the teacher.

Operate a hazardous machine only after

ANSWER : receiving instructions on how to operate the machine safely.

Wear eye protection

ANSWER : whenever there is any danger from flying or falling particles or chips, radiation, glare, or

hazardous substances.

Wear approved respirator protection

ANSWER : where harmful dust or fumes exist.

Remove ties

ANSWER : when working around machine tools or rotating equipment.

Wear shop clothes

ANSWER : appropriate to the instructional activity being performed.

Do not carry anything flammable

ANSWER : in or on your clothes.

Remove rings and other jewelry

ANSWER : when working in the shop.

Tie up long hair or anything

ANSWER : that can be pulled into a machine.

Do not participate in

ANSWER : horseplay, practical jokes, or running in the laboratory area.

Report all accidents

ANSWER : to the teacher regardless of the nature or severity.

Turn off the power and waiting for rotating parts to completely stop

ANSWER : before leaving the machine.

Make sure all guards and barriers are

ANSWER : in place and adjusted properly before starting a machine tool.

Keep hands and clothing away

ANSWER : from moving parts.

Recognize the distinctive sounds of

ANSWER : a properly adjusted and smooth-running machine tool.

Develop a respect for

ANSWER : machine tools and understand the purpose.

Use soap and water

ANSWER : frequently as a method of preventing health problems.

Turn on the exhaust fan

ANSWER : whenever any welding is being performed.

Disconnect the power from machine tools

ANSWER : before performing any maintenance.

Extreme care needs to be taken with

ANSWER : any electrical equipment or work regardless of the nature.

Use a solvent/chemical

ANSWER : only after determining its purpose for which it is intended.

Compressed air blown into the skin or body openings

ANSWER : can cause serious injury and even death.

Put tools or other objects

ANSWER : in their proper place when not in use or when you are finished using them.

Protect the cord of a portable hand tool

ANSWER : from oil, water, hot or rough surfaces and chemicals.

Clean metal chips

ANSWER : from a machine or countertop with a brush, not a rag or bare hand.

Wear suitable gloves

ANSWER : when handling sharp, heavy, rough, or hot materials and chemicals.

Use covered metal containers for

ANSWER : oily waste and other flammable rags.

Operate a machine tool

ANSWER : only after being sure that your footing is good.

Keep the shop or lab floor clean of scraps and litter

ANSWER : and immediately wipe up any liquids spilled on the floor.

When operating a machine tool,

ANSWER : give your undivided attention to the task at hand.

Use the correct toolsANSWER : for any job or operation.

Avoid using wrenches that do not properly fit

ANSWER : nuts, bolts or other objects that they are being use to turn.

Do not block access to

ANSWER : fire extinguishers or exits.

Report any damaged or missing

ANSWER : fire suppression equipment.

Do not leave hot materials

ANSWER : laying around for other to touch.

Before using any powered machine or equipment ________________ for that particular tool.

ANSWER : you must be trained and pass a test

All floors and walkways should be kept free _?_ to prevent tripping hazards
instructors and studentsmetal, wood, materials, and tools (CORRECT ANSWER)
tools only
materials and instructors
Fire extinguisher Type A is used for
gas, oil
electrical, wiring
wood, paper (CORRECT ANSWER)
combustible Metals
none of the above
If you see a machine or piece of equipment is damaged and/or missing guards or safety devices, that you are about to use what should you do?
go ahead and use it
call maintenance
go ahead and use it and tell the instructor later
not use the machine or piece of equipment and report it to the instructor immediately (CORRECT ANSWER)
If you have to go into another instructors shop when should you check in with that instructor?
after you completed your work
if he asks for a pass
immediately (CORRECT ANSWER)
only when assisting the instructor
If you have to pick something up from the floor how should you lift it to avoid back strain how should you go about picking up something heavy from the floor?
bend over at the hips, and use your back
squat and use your legs to lift (CORRECT ANSWER)
get someone else to lift it for you
levitate it
If you are not feeling well, are on medication that impairs your judgement, or are extremely tired you should:
not work in the shop, especially operating machines (CORRECT ANSWER)
keep working, its not acceptable excuse to be idle
keep working until an accident happens, then sit down
have your friend watch you
Why should liquid spilled on the floor be wiped up immediately?
looks unsightly
will stain the floor
causes more work for the janitor
may cause someone to slip and injure himself (CORRECT ANSWER)
What must be completed prior to operating any equipment in the shop?
successfully complete safety tests on it
demonstrate competency in its safe operation
obtain permission from the instructor
all of the above (CORRECT ANSWER)
Ares of a machine that are painted a different color then the main components/parts indicate:
an area of caution
an area of safety
an area of dangerous parts (CORRECT ANSWER)
lack of taste
The student should notify the instructor immediately in case of
accident
injury
defective equipment or tools
all of the above (CORRECT ANSWER)