Name: ______
Year Group: ______
PICNIC POINT HIGH SCHOOL
Industrial Arts Department
Occupational Health and Safety
Wood Strand Training Booklet
This booklet covers students for woodwork subjects from yr7 to yr 12 and must be retained at Picnic Point High School.
LEVEL ONE COMPETENCY - Introductory Level
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C.Blanch 2009
Typically students who gain accreditation at the Introductory Level will be studying a course of study in: Technology Mandatory
Equipment/Machine/Activity / InstructionDate / Testing
Date / Student Signature / Teacher Certification
Signature
Workshop Technologies
General Workshop Procedures
General Machine operation
Wood/Metal Handtools
Battery/Portable Drill operation
Finishing Materials & Solvents
Accreditation at LEVEL ONE COMPETENCY achieved. Date: Teacher
Signature:
LEVEL TWO COMPETENCY - Basic Level
Typically students who gain accreditation at the Introductory Level will be studying a course of study in: Technology Mandatory
Equipment/Machine/Activity / InstructionDate / Testing
Date / Student Signature / Teacher Certification
Signature
Wood Technologies
Bench Linishing Machine (Disc Sander)Bench/Pedestal Drilling Machine
Orbital Sander operation
Portable Jigsaw operation
Wood Lathe ( Between Centres)
Accreditation at LEVEL TWO COMPETENCY achieved. Date: Teacher
Signature:
Students must have completed the level 1&2 competencies before completing level 3 competencies.
Typically students who gain accreditation at the Intermediate Level will be studying a course of study in: Year 9-10 Technology
Year 9-10 Industrial Technology
LEVEL THREE COMPETENCY - Intermediate LevelC.Blanch 2009 2
Equipment/Machine/Activity / InstructionDate / Testing
Date / Student Signature / Teacher Certification
Signature
Wood Technologies
Biscuit Machine operation
Portable Belt Sander
Portable Jig Saw Operation
Portable Router operation
Thicknesser
Band saw operation
Wood Lathe operation
Bench Grinder
Accreditation at LEVEL THREE COMPETENCY achieved. Date: Teacher
Signature:
Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
General Workshop ProceduresThe risk of injury when undertaking Workshop activities is VERY LOW – Level 1 Risk
CIRCLE “T” FOR “TRUE” OR “F” FOR “FALSE” TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:1. Running is forbidden in the workshop. T/F
2. Scrap materials and offcuts should be left on the floor and/or bench. T/F
3. Sandshoes, thongs or soft footwear may be worn in the workshop. T/F
4. Protective clothing is to be worn during practical classes. T/F
5. Safety zones are necessary around machines and heat treatment areas. T/F
6. Tools, materials or other items must not be left on the edges of benches. T/F
7. Blunt, damaged or badly adjusted tools should be reported to the teacher. T/F
8. You may distract or crowd a pupil at work on a bench or machine. T/F
9. If in doubt about any operation, ask the teacher. T/F
10. Hair nets must be worn when in the workshop area. T/F
11. Only major accidents should be reported to the teacher. T/F
12. All jobs should be cramped to the bench or held in the vice when being worked on T/F
13. The operator is responsible for switching a machine on or off. T/F
14. There is no need for the teacher to give permission to use a machine, power
equipment or a gas appliance. T/F
15. Eye protection must be worn when using a machine or power equipment. T/F
16. Discuss some of the risks involved when working in a workshop.
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Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
General Machine ProceduresThe risk of injury when using machines will vary depending on the machine
Place a TICK in the correct BOX for the following statements:
Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Woodworking Hand ToolsThe risk of injury when using this equipment is VERY LOW – Level 1 Risk
Neatly PRINT the missing words and answer question 11:1. If you find a tool which is damaged, blunt or badly adjusted, then the t should be informed immediately.
2. When chiselling, both hands should be b the cutting edge.
3. All tools and equipment must be returned to their storage p immediately after use.
4. Never hold the work in your h when using a screwdriver or chisel.
5. A hammer with a l head, or a split or d handle should not be used.
6. H heads should never be hit together.
7. Offcuts and scrap timber left on the floor are dangerous, because people may t and result in injury.
8. Sharp edged tools should be carried with the cutting edge pointing d .
9. Do not use a file without a h .
10. Always brush wood shavings off the bench, never wipe them off with your h .
11. Discuss some of the risks involved in using this equipment.
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WORD LIST
loose behind hand
teacher hammer positionhands trip damaged
down handle
Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Portable Electric/Cordless Drill
The risk of injury when using a Portable Drill is VERY LOW - Level 1 Risk
Neatly PRINT the missing words to complete the following sentences.
1. The operator must seek and gain t______approval to use the Portable Drill.
2. The wearing of personal p______equipment such as safety spectacles is necessary when using a Portable Drill.
3. Never hold the work piece in your h______when drilling.
4. The work piece should be held firmly in a v______or with a c______.
5. A centre punch is used to make an i______to mark the centre of the hole.
6. Pressing excessively against the work piece will not s______up the drilling process.
7. As the drill bit breaks through the work piece, the drill should be held f ______and care taken to ensure the drill bit does not become s______.
8. To remove a stuck drill piece, set the r ______switch to reverse rotation.
9. Do not touch the drill bit or work piece immediately after drilling, because they could be extremely h______and b______your fingers.
10. Never operate a battery charger with a d______cord or plug.
11. Do not allow the v______of the battery charger to be clogged or covered.
12. It is most important not to operate the battery charger anywhere near w______.
13. The battery cartridge t______should be prevented from being shorted.
Discuss the risks involved when using a Portable Drill.
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Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Finishing Materials and Solvents
The risk of injury when using these substances is VERY LOW - Level 1 Risk
1. Define the following finishing terms:
GLOSS: ______
SATIN: ______
TOXIC: ______
COMBUSTIBLE: ______
VOLATILE: ______
OPAQUE: ______
TRANSPARENT: ______
SOLVENT: ______
2. Describe the three main reasons for applying a finish to wood products.
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3. Why is it necessary to work in well ventilated areas when using volatile materials?
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4. Describe the personal protective equipment that should be worn when using toxic
finishing materials.
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5. List three considerations for the safe storage of combustible finishing materials.
a) ______
b) ______
c) ______
6. State two reasons why it is important to use finishing materials in a designated area.
a) ______
b) ______
7. Discuss some of the risks involved when using Finishing products and solvents.
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Disc Sanding Machine
The risk of injury when using this machine is LOW - Level 2 Risk
Answer the following questions by referring to the OHS Instruction sheet on the Disc Sanding machine. Use other sources of information if necessary.
1. Describe the operation that can be carried out using the Disc Sanding machine.
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2. Describe the type of abrasive on the face of the sanding disc.
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3. Why should the hands be kept well clear of the sanding disc face?
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4. State four safety rules that the operator of a disc sander should observe prior to commencing disc sanding operations.
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5. What problems could occur if the sanding disc operator attempted to sand small work pieces on the disc sander?
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6. What does the yellow line painted on the floor around the Disc Sander mean?
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7. Why is it important to sand on the ‘down side’ of the sanding disc?
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8. Exerting excessive pressure of the work piece against the sanding disc should be avoided. Why?
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Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Bench/Pedestal Drill – Drill PressThe risk of injury when using this machine is LOW – Level 2 Risk
Neatly PRINT the missing words and answer question 15:1. Always use a machine vice or cramp to ______the work.
2. If the Drilling machine is fitted with a Jacobs Chuck, remove the chuck ______after fitting or removing a drill.
3. If the drill jams, immediately ______off the drilling machine and allow it to fully ______before easing off the pressure.
4. Do not reach around or behind a ______drill piece.
5. Do not stop the chuck with your ______.
6. Check that the machine is operating at the correct ______.
7. Make sure the drill piece is centred and tightly held in the ______.
8. Do not remove shavings when the drill piece is still ______.
9. To protect your eyes and hair, wear ______and a ______.
10. Only ______person should use the bench drill at any time.
11. Do not distract or crowd an ______at work on the drilling machine.
12. The ______is responsible for starting and stopping the drilling machine.
13. The next person to use the bench drill should stand behind the yellow safety ______.
14. If the drill is not cutting easily, it should be reported to the ______and not be forced.
15. Discuss some of the risks involved when using this machine.
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Word List
Speed Spinning Hold RevolvingSpectacles Machine Key Hands
Cap Safety Switch Chuck
One Zone Stop Operator
Teacher
Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Woodwork Lathe (Between Centres)The risk of injury when using this machine is LOW – Level 2 Risk
Answer the following questions by referring to the OHS Instruction sheet on the Woodwork Lathe. Use other sources of information where necessary.
1. Name the type of operations that can be carried out using the wood lathe.
2. What safeguard is taken to protect the eyes when operating the wood lathe?
3. Why must the timber be examined before setting it up in the wood lathe?
4. Where should the tool rest be clamped?
5. How is the setting up in the wood lathe checked?
6. Why must the tool rest be removed when sanding on the wood lathe?
7. When should measuring with callipers be carried out?
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8. Why must the turning tools be sharp?
TASKLA Occupational Health and Safety Test
Woodwork Lathe (Between Centres)The risk of injury when using this machine is LOW – Level 2 Risk
Word ListSTATIONERY TEACHER BED ACROSS CENTRE SHARP REMOVED
EYEWEAR VIBRATION CRACKS NOISES LOW DEFECTS HAND
Neatly PRINT the missing words using the above word list:1. Protective ______must be worn when turning and sanding on the lathe.
2. Before setting up on the lathe, timber should be examined for ______and ______.
3. The tool rest is positioned as close as possible to the job, and on or just below the ______line or axis.
4. The setting up and clearance on the lathe is checked by revolving the job once by ______before switching on.
5. The job must be ______before attempting to take measurements with callipers or a ruler.
6. The ______must check the lathe setting up before power is switched on.
7. Do not leave the lathe tools on the ______of the lathe.
8. Do not reach ______the lathe job while it is in motion.
9. Only use ______lathe tools. Do not attempt to use blunt or damaged lathe tools.
10. Large or irregular shaped jobs should be run at a ______speed.
11. The lathe should be switched off immediately in the case of excessive ______or strange ______.
12. When finishing and sanding on the lathe, the tool rest must be ______.
Discuss some of the risks involved when using the Woodwork Lathe.
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Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Orbital SanderThe risk of injury when using this machine is LOW – Level 2 Risk
Neatly PRINT the missing words and answer question 11:1. Make sure the job is c to the bench, or held in a v before using the Orbital sander.
2. Do not overload the Orbital sander by applying too much f or weight.
3. The Orbital sander should always be held with b hands.
4. Do not place the Orbital sander on a bench, until it has fully s ____ oscillating.
5. Be aware of the d problem. Take steps to stop this becoming a more of a problem in poorly ventilated areas.
6. Before using the Orbital sander, you should check the condition of the electrical lead, and abrasive p .
7. Do not disconnect the plug from the power outlet by tugging or p the electrical cord.
8. The Orbital sander should not be used if there is any w __ on or around the floor.
9. When disconnecting the electrical lead, you must s off the electrical supply at the power source first.
10. Be careful not to allow the electrical cord to become e ___ around work benches or other machinery.
11. Discuss some of the risks involved when using the Orbital sander.
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Technology Occupational Health and Safety Test
Portable Jigsaw Operation
The risk of injury when using this machine is LOW - Level 2 Risk
Neatly PRINT the missing words to complete the following sentences.
1. The operator must seek and gain teacher ______before attempting to carry on with any sawing procedure.
2. The operator should hold the Jigsaw with ______hands.
3. Personal protective equipment such as safety ______should be used to protect the eyes and a ______used to protect the lungs.
4. Pieces of material too ______to be clamped, should not be cut with the Jigsaw.
5. The work piece should be held ______against the work table with clamps or by someone else holding it firmly.
6. Sudden slips caused by awkward hand positions could cause injury to the ______.
7. The saw blade teeth must point ______towards the work table.
8. Do not ______or feed the Jigsaw into the material too ______while cutting.
9. Ensure the blade is in position and ______properly.
10. Care must be taken when cutting ______material such as tubing .
11. Discuss some of the risks involved when using the Scroll Saw.
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Word List
spectacles hands fast both
mask round downwards approval
secured small firmly force
dust