General Safety
What do you always wear in the shop?
Safety glasses, closed toed shoes, long pants
What do you wear while welding?
Close toed shoes, long pants, welding jacket, welding helmet/lens, safety glasses, leather gloves.
What color is the hot wire?
red or black
It is acceptable to work with greasy hands.
False
What should you always do when working with power tools?
Wear safety glasses
What should you never do in the shop?
Horseplay
What type of fire extinguisher do we have in the shop?
Type ABC.
If the ground prong is missing, what should you do?
Not use the tool or power cord.
What is a mushroomed chisel?
A chisel that has been flared out at the end due to wear.
What can happen if you leave a tool or machine running unattended?
It could burn up the tool, or hurt someone.
How do you stop bleeding?
Apply pressure above the wound.
What is the proper way to use a fire extinguisher?
Aim at the base of the fire.
What is the first step in stopping an electrical accident?
Shut off the power.
If a tool is broken or damaged, what do you do?
Tell the instructor.
What is a mechanical guard?
A mechanical device that only works if properly used.
Where should you store paint and other flammable materials?
in the flammables cabinet.
How should you handle hot metal?
With a pair of plyers or vice grips.
What condition should power cords and extension cords be in?
good condition, with all prongs in place and no exposed wires
Where should you never set a tool?
on the edge of a table, or anywhere it could fall
What is the most dangerous tool in the shop?
Yourself
What is the proper way to turn a tripped breaker back on?
tell your instructor
Where are the fire extinguishers and fire blanket located?
The red squares on the walls.
What should you do if someone is being electrocuted?
Grab a non conductive object and push them off the wire.
In what condition should tools be?
Clean, sharp and in general good condition.
How many people should work on a machine at one time?
One (unless operating the machine requires more than one.)