30 Questions
What is the first safeguarding strategy mentioned in the text?
Guards
Which type of guard is usually preferable to all other types because of its simplicity and permanence?
Fixed Guards
What happens when an Interlocked Guard is opened or removed?
The tripping mechanism and/or power automatically shuts off or disengages the machine.
What type of power can be used in Interlocked Guards?
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic power, or any combination of these.
What is the purpose of Adjustable Guards?
To allow flexibility in accommodating various sizes of stock.
What is the purpose of Self-Adjusting Guards?
The openings of these guards are determined by the movement of the stock.
What is the primary purpose of machine guarding?
To protect against and prevent injury from mechanical hazards
Which of the following is NOT considered a power transmission device?
Cutting blades
What type of hazard is created by parts rotating in opposite directions?
In-running nip point hazard
Which of the following is NOT considered a mechanical hazard area that requires safeguarding?
Stationary components
What type of motion is exemplified by feed mechanisms?
All of the above
According to the principles of safety integration, what must be considered when designing and constructing machinery?
Use and foreseeable misuse of the machinery
Which of the following is an example of an in-running nip point hazard involving rotating and fixed parts?
A rotating shaft and a fixed guard
What is the primary goal of the principles of safety integration?
To eliminate or reduce risks as far as possible
Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when assessing risk?
The color scheme of the machinery
What is the first step in demonstrating that a product is safe, according to the conformity assessments?
Gathering evidence that the product is safe
Which principle of safety integration states that machinery must be supplied with all the essentials to enable safe usage?
Principle 5
According to the principles of safety integration, what should be done when risks cannot be eliminated?
Take necessary protective measures
What is the primary cause of friction and abrasion hazards?
Contact between the body and rough surfaces of moving machine parts
Which of the following is an example of a crushing hazard?
Stamping machinery or power presses
What is the first step in controlling machinery hazards?
Identify potential hazards
Which of the following is NOT a type of non-mechanical hazard?
Crushing hazards
What is a potential hazard caused by moving machinery parts?
Entanglement of hair or clothing
What factor contributes to the severity of a machinery hazard?
The location relative to walls or fixed objects
Which hazard factor is related to the potential energy stored in machine components?
The potential energy of elastic elements or compressed fluids
Which mechanical hazard involves a body part being pulled into the machine?
Drawing in
What type of mechanical hazard can remove or separate body parts by cutting?
Shearing
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cutting hazard?
A roller machine
What type of mechanical hazard can occur when an object or machine part strikes the body without puncturing or piercing it?
Impact
Which of the following is an example of a stabbing or puncturing hazard?
A needle puncturing the skin
Test your knowledge on mechanical hazards and machine safeguarding with this quiz focusing on identifying mechanical hazard injuries and types of machine safeguarding. Learn about the key principles and areas requiring safeguarding to prevent injuries in industrial settings.
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