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MachineSafety_quiz1                            Masters Vocational College



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Safety glasses should be worn ____.
A.
most of the time
B.
only when working on machines
C.
the entire time you are in the shop
D.
None of the above.
 

 2. 

Approved eye protection should be worn ____.
A.
at all times when in the shop
B.
only when working with an air compressor
C.
only when using hand tools
D.
None of the above.
 

 3. 

Before attempting to operate a machine tool, you should ____.
A.
be sure all guards are in place
B.
have received instructions in its safe operation
C.
determine that the machine is in safe operating condition
D.
All of the above.
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 4. 

Oily rags should be placed in safety containers to prevent ______________________________ combustion.
 

 

 5. 

Always stop a machine before making ______________________________ and measurements.
 

 

 6. 

Have adequate ventilation and wear a(n) ______________________________ when airborne particles are a hazard.
 

 

 7. 

Never use a Class ______________________________ fire extinguisher on electrical or flammable metal fires.
 

 

 8. 

Never operate a machine tool until you have received proper ______________________________ on its safe operation.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 9. 

There are several times when it is important that you not operate a machine tool. List two of them.
 

 10. 

What should you do before operating a machine tool if you are taking medication?
 

 11. 

What is the purpose of awareness barriers?
 

 12. 

Of what use are machine shields?
 

Matching
 
 
Match the following types of fires to their classification.
A.
Flammable liquid and grease fires
B.
Burning metals
C.
Electrical fires
D.
Ordinary combustible materials
 

 13. 

Class A fires
 

 14. 

Class D fires
 



 
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