Industrial Technology - Timber

General Wood Safety

1) We have safety rules to avoid........
a) Blood staining the floor.
b) Injury.
c) Cuts to your hands.
d) Injury to eyes.

2) Safety zones are marked around machines to ……..

a) Keep the machines in a central position
b) Stop other people from entering the zone.
c) Stop the operator from being bumped.
d) To set out the workplace neatly.

3) The greatest cause of accidents in the workplace is…

a) Teachers
b) Students
c) Not watching where you are going.
d) Carelessness.

4) It is wrong to use blunt or damaged tools or machines.

a) As they increase the risk of injury.
b) They can break while you are using them.
c) You have to push harder when using them.
d) A damaged part could fly off and injure you.

5) If you find a blunt or damaged tool or machine you should?

a) Put it back on the rack and get a sharp tool.
b) Tell your mate to be careful of that tool.
c) Tell the teacher.
d) Make sure you do not use it.

6) All accidents must be immediately reported to…?

a) The Principal.
b) The class teacher.
c) To your mate.
d) To your mum.

7) Timber off cuts & scrap should be picked up off the floor…
a) So they can be used for later jobs.
b) Because of the Environmental Protection Act.
c) To prevent accidents.
d) To stop your foot slipping on them.

8) When working on a machine you should?

a) Keep your tie tucked in your shirt or top.
b) Wear a hairnet.
c) Wear eye protection.
d) Wear eye and hair protection.

Revised Sem1 2020 2