Machinery Protection BDA31302 Occupational Safety & Health Quiz
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What is the primary importance of machinery protection?

  • To increase the efficiency of the machinery
  • To protect workers from hazardous machine parts (correct)
  • To prevent damage to the machinery
  • To save on maintenance costs

    • What is the purpose of machinery protection in cases of failure of other preventive methods?

  • To reduce noise pollution
  • To improve workplace aesthetics
  • To prevent environmental pollution
  • To act as a barrier to injuries (correct)

    • According to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, what is the responsibility of the employer related to plant and systems of work?

  • To maximize production output
  • To minimize investment in safety measures
  • To increase work-related stress
  • To ensure safety and absence of risks to health (correct)

    • Why are identification methods important for safe machinery?

    <p>To ensure easy identification of hazardous parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category of protection does machinery protection fall under according to the mentioned text?

    <p>Employee protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 specify about safety in connection with the use or operation of plant and substances?

    <p>It mandates ensuring safety and absence of risks to health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of guards as specified in the Factories and Machinery (Fencing of Machinery and Safety) Regulations 1970?

    <p>Provide positive protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Machinery Protection section, what is an example of a hazardous part designed to reduce the hazard?

    <p>Shaft with a large diameter designed to spin at a lower speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of machinery protection, what is one of the minimum requirements in protecting workers from mechanical hazards?

    <p>Preventing objects from falling into machines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basis for the selection of protection methods according to the text?

    <p>Type of material, production requirements, and physical arrangement of the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main principles in the use of guards as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Fabricated according to engineering practices and able to provide required protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of guard is permanently fixed to the machinery and does not have any moving parts?

    <p>Fixed guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

    <p>It stops the machine when the guard is open and runs on power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a self-adjusting guard according to the text?

    <p>It opens based on movement of work material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the types of guards that does not have any moving parts and does not depend on moving parts of the machinery?

    <p>Fixed guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of guard combines adjustability and stays in the same position during operations?

    <p>Adjustable guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of machinery protection?

    <p>To protect workers from hazardous parts and prevent machinery related accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statutory requirement is related to machinery protection according to the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994?

    <p>Provision and maintenance of safe plant and systems of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having machinery protection as a barrier to injuries?

    <p>It prevents contact with hazardous machinery parts/processes in case of failure of other preventive methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT related to the identification of safe machinery?

    <p>Implementation of incentives for safe machinery operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways in which machinery protection acts strategically to prevent injuries?

    <p>By positioning itself to prevent contact with hazardous machinery parts/processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key responsibilities of employers related to plant and systems of work under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994?

    <p>Provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the specific requirement for guards as per the Factories and Machinery (Fencing of Machinery and Safety) Regulations 1970?

    <p>Provide positive protection and prevent access to the danger zone during operation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main principle for the use of guards, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Protects the hazardous part as close as possible and can be used safely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

    <p>Has inbuilt tripping mechanism that stops the machine when guard is open</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of guard combines adjustability and stays in the same position during operations?

    <p>Adjustable guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the minimum requirements in protecting workers from mechanical hazards as per the section on Machinery Protection?

    <p>Prevention of contact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors used for selection of protection methods according to the text?

    <p>Type of operation / machine, size or shape of material, physical arrangement of the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Machinery Protection section, what is an example of a hazardous part designed to reduce the hazard?

    <p>Shaft with a large diameter designed to spin at a lower speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the categories into which protection can be categorized?

    <p>Guards, devices, isolation operations, other protection methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'Isolation Operations' in terms of protection methods?

    <p>The process of isolating hazardous machine parts from the rest of the machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a guard to be considered 'sturdy' according to the text?

    <p>It should withstand long use with minimum maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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