Exam 2: General Safety Practices

The use of combination hearing protector/radios in a shop with more than one worker is encouraged, because it allows a person to separate themselves from what others are doing nearby.

At ____ decibels, no more than 15 minutes of unprotected exposure is recommended.

There are times when you may need to use a(n) ____, because the fumes of some finishes are toxic and should not be inhaled.

Prolonged exposure to any noise above ____ decibels can cause gradual hearing loss.

Most respirators have replaceable filters for various operations.

____ on the table saw cannot be done with the guard in place.

____ must be removed to perform certain operations.

A shop should have a phone, and an emergency number should be ____.

A ____ ensures that your fingers stay well away from the blade when ripping narrow pieces on the table saw.

Good hearing protectors will screen out low frequencies, which cause the most damage.

____ should be applied to a badly bleeding wound, and medical attention should be sought immediately.

Personal safety equipment should be a basic part of your tool kit, and you must develop the habit of using it.

Wood dust can cause respiratory disease and has been linked to certain types of cancer, such as lymphoma.

The tools we use in woodworking have little potential to do us serious harm.

If you work with ____ wood, you must be particularly careful to clean up when you finish working for the day, because the combination of wood dust, moisture, and sufficient oxygen can lead to spontaneous combustion.

The number one safety rule is ____.

Ideally, your shop should have some ____ light, good overhead lighting, and specific task lighting.

When you are creating airborne dust - while sanding, for example - you should wear a(n) ____ or a respirator with dust filters.

A ____ is a purchased or shop-made device that makes a job safer and easier.

Keep protective gloves in your kit to avoid ____.