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1. What’s the best way to prevent injuries and accidents? * *

A. Only use methods and processes you are confident about and avoid using tools, methods or processes that you are unsure of

B. Awareness of self and others; make sure you work safely so others can work safely around you

C. Ask Monitor for safety refresher/suggestions

D. Review posted notices about required and recommended PPE

E. All of the above

2. What PPE is REQUIRED when using any power tool in the Chasing Room? * *

A. Safety glasses

B. Fire retardant jacket

C. Clear face shield

D. All of the above

3. What is the proper amount of pressure for using a rotary tool with a flex shaft (die grinder or Foredom)? * *

A. Press as hard as you can

B. About the same pressure as putting on lip balm, or about 8 pounds

C. Light as a feather

D. If the flex shaft is twisting like a corkscrew, you're doing it right

4. If a tool you are using malfunctions, what should you do?* *

A. Return it to its place and use something else; someone will notice eventually

B. Tell the monitor so that they can notify the department manager and get it repaired

C. Try to fix it yourself

D. Tiptoe out of the shop like nothing happened

5. True or False: To keep users safe in the casting shop, CIADC provides the following PPE: safety glasses, dust masks, clear face shield, #9-13 welding shade, flame retardant jacket, pouring gear, and hearing protection (earmuff-style and foam ear plugs). * *

A. True

B. False

6. If someone is injured in the Shop, what is the best thing to do? * *

A. Stay with the injured person, and notify the front desk

B. Treat minor injuries with the 1st aid kit

C. Call 911 for injuries greater than minor; CIADC’s address is on the 1st aid kit

D. All of the above

7. What Personal Clothing is required to work in ALL CIADC Shops? * *

A. Polyester/rayon (synthetic) stretch yoga pants

B. Natural fibers (cotton, wool), long pants, closed-toe shoes while working in ALL Departments – YES, even in hot weather!

C. Shorts and a tank top

D. Sandals

8. True or False: When using the lost-wax process, you should have 3 worksheets attached to your material purchase form to account for Metal Cost, Wax Cost, and Mold Material Cost.* *

A. True

B. False

9. We use our “GO-NO GO” gauge to measure fully-sprued wax objects because:* *

A. We are inspired by women in the early days of NASA, as depicted in the film “Hidden Figures.”

B. We need every mold to be the same size

C. This helps ensure that molds are manageable for monitors as they heave them in and out of the steamer and the kiln in preparation for the pour

D. It’s a traditional bronze-casting practice from ancient Greece

10. Ten-week Casting Classes include an introduction to welding. What are TWO ways you can learn more about welding cast metal?* *

A. Enroll in a 10-week metals class

B. Enroll in private instruction with an instructor in casting or metals

C. A and B

D. Read the binder on the welder, that’s the only thing you need to be successful

11. Examples of “Shop Culture” include:* *

A. Putting tools and PPE away properly and treating clean-up time as part of OSA time so that everyone can be successful in our group shop environment

B. Songs about bronze and aluminum

C. Wearing casting gear as a fashion statement

D. Metal Casting jargon such as “sprue”

12. What should you do if there isn’t a Monitor during Casting OSA? * *

A. Mark your attendance on OSA Attendance Log (on clipboard), use power tools in Metal Shop only, clean-up and exit Shop by end of OSA

B. Leave the Shop immediately

C. Call the front desk every 30 minutes to check-in

D. Ask the woodworking monitor to provide instruction