Power Tools
This tool is used to make straight cuts along the length of a board.
What is a Table saw
This tool is used to drive nails into wood.
What is a hammer?
These must always be worn to protect your eyes in the shop.
What are safety glasses?
Standard spacing for wall studs in most residential construction.
What is 16 inches on center?
This piece of equipment is worn to prevent falling when working at heights.
What is a safety harness?
- This tool is best for making accurate crosscuts and angled cuts.
What is a mitre saw
This tool is used to smooth wood surfaces by shaving thin layers.
What is a hand plane?
- Before adjusting or changing a blade on any power tool, you must do this first.
What is unplug the tool?
The horizontal member at the bottom of a wall.
What is the bottom plate?
This part of a ladder should always be placed on stable, level ground.
What are ladder feet?
This power tool uses a rotating bit to hollow out material or create edges.
What is a router?
This measuring tool ensures a perfect 90-degree angle.
What is a square?
Loose clothing and jewelry should be avoided because of this risk.
What is getting caught in machinery?
The structural member above doors and windows that carries load.
What is a header?
When climbing a ladder, you should always maintain this rule.
What is three points of contact?
This tool is commonly used for drilling holes and driving screws.
What is a drill?
This tool is used to tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.
What is a wrench?
This type of fire extinguisher is used for wood and paper fires.
What is a Class A fire extinguisher?
This tool is commonly used to quickly mark straight lines across studs for cutting.
What is a chalk line?
Ladders should extend this distance above a roof edge for safe access.
What is 3 feet (1 metre)?
- Kickback is most commonly associated with improper use of this tool.
What is a tablesaw?
- This hand tool is used to quickly shape or smooth wood by removing material with a rough surface.
What is a wood rasp or file?
This safety practice ensures machines cannot start unexpectedly during maintenance.
What is lockout/tagout?
This marking shows where studs, joists, or rafters should be placed during layout.
What is an X mark?
This is the main hazard when working near the edge of a roof without protection.
What is a fall hazard?