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Wood Shop & SawStop Policy & Safety Quiz
Step 1: Review the
Wood Shop
safety materials on the PPM Wiki
Step 2: Review the
SawStop Table Saw
safety materials on the PPM Wiki
Step 3: Complete the Woodshop Orientation & Sawstop Certification Course found on our
Meetup Page
*** You must pass this quiz and take the course to be provided access to the Wood Shop and SawStop ***
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By using the SawStop you accept responsibility for safe operation and agree to pay ($150) for brake and blade replacements required due to false activation of the safety system.
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Safety is your responsibility at PPM
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True
False
Gloves should not be used when operating power tools in the Wood Shop because they can get caught on a motor or blade and cause serious injury
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Loose clothing, jewelry, and long hair can get caught on a motor, blade or other rotating object and cause serious injury. Therefore extra caution should be taken to restrain loose clothing, remove jewelry, and tie hair back
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True
False
Safety Glasses are required in the Wood Shop when power tools are being operated by yourself or other users
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True
False
What do you do if you find something wrong with a tool or a piece of equipment?
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Put a Red-tag on it describing the problem, and report it on PPM Slack, # red-tag-issues page.
Ignore it and put it away.
If you are careful, you can work in the Wood Shop if you are under the influence or tired
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All wood, especially upcycled and reclaimed wood should be scanned with the metal detector before running through the SawStop?
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No
When adjusting the blade height, it should be set to
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Just barely above the stock height
About 1/8" to 1/4" above the stock height
About 1/4" to 1/2" above the stock height
1/2" or more above the stock height
It is my responsibility to avoid false triggers by being sure the following materials do not trigger the safety system.
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Wood with high moisture content
Laser cut or engraved stock
Staples, screws, nails, or aluminum foil
Treated lumber
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Which materials are authorized to cut on Wood Shop power tools (check all that are true)?
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Solid Wood
MDF
Upcycled/recycled wood (no paint or nails!)
Plywood
Metals
Painted Lumber
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Is it permissible to use power tools with composites and plastics?
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Yes, there are no risks associated with using power tools for cutting composites and plastics.
No, they can release dangerous fumes during cutting.
Yes, but it is important to research all materials, take precautions to ensure there are no harmful fumes released and no chips blocking the tool's functionality or the dust collection ability
Can you use the miter gauge and the fence at the same time for ripping sheet goods?
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No
Before cutting material on the SawStop, you should use the moisture meter to test the wood?
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1 point
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Use push sticks for cutting narrow pieces and never put your hand closer than _____ to the blade.
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2"
3"
4"
6"
After completing work at the SawStop, you should....
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Press stop button, and wait for the saw to come to a complete stop.
Lower the blade completely below the table.
Clean up around the saw, including the blade guard and shavings around the table saw.
Dispose of all scrap pieces in trash bin or dumpster.
Put all accessories away in appropriate place.
Log out of TESLA
Inspect the cabinet for saw dust, ensure dust collection is unclogged, and clean as necessary.
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The area in front of the electrical panel is to be kept clear of obstructions
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By using the Wood Shop, you are agreeing to use the check-in/check-out system, clean up your mess, AND do an additional cleaning sequence task posted on the door
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You agree to be courteous and respectful of other people in the Woodshop
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1 point
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