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?

To ensure easy identification of hazardous parts Signup and view all the answers

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

Employee protection 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?

It mandates ensuring safety and absence of risks to health 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?

Provide positive protection 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?

Shaft with a large diameter designed to spin at a lower speed 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?

Preventing objects from falling into machines Signup and view all the answers

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

Type of material, production requirements, and physical arrangement of the workplace Signup and view all the answers

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

Fabricated according to engineering practices and able to provide required protection Signup and view all the answers

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

Fixed guard Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

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

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

It opens based on movement of work material 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?

Fixed guard Signup and view all the answers

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

Adjustable guard Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of machinery protection?

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

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

Provision and maintenance of safe plant and systems of work Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Implementation of incentives for safe machinery operation Signup and view all the answers

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

By positioning itself to prevent contact with hazardous machinery parts/processes 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?

Provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health 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?

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

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

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

What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

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

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

Adjustable guard 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?

Prevention of contact Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What are the categories into which protection can be categorized?

Guards, devices, isolation operations, other protection methods Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

It should withstand long use with minimum maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Machinery Protection BDA31302 Occupational Safety &amp; Health Quiz

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What is the primary importance of machinery protection?

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

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

Why are identification methods important for safe machinery?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

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

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?

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

What is the primary purpose of machinery protection?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes an interlock guard from other types of guards?

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

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

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

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

What are the categories into which protection can be categorized?

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

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

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