Machine Guarding Quiz: OSHA Requirements & Devices

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an exception to the general rule for safeguarding to prevent hazards during servicing and maintenance of machines?

Only specific types of machines

All of the above (correct)

Machines with automatic shut-off

Only machines over a certain age

Which of the following is a type of machine safeguarding?

System shutdown

Safety alarms

Emergency exits

Feeding and ejection methods (correct)

Which of the following is the definition of the point of operation?

Storage area

Area on a machine where the work is performed (correct)

Control panel area

Maintenance area

Which of the following is not a common type of hazardous mechanical motion?

Shearing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a description of a pullback device?

Device that uses cable attached to hands which allows access to the point of operation when the slide/ram is up and automatically withdraws hands when the slide/ram begins to descend. Signup and view all the answers

The following are all machine safeguarding requirements except:

Must prevent workers from lubricating a machine without removing the safeguard Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following should employers prevent in order to ensure the safety and health of workers in regards to machine guarding?

Allowing workers to use a machine without training Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of machine guard is generally preferred because of its simplicity and durability?

Fixed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of a safety device?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Any part of a machine which __________ while in operation can cause a hazard.

Moves Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Machine Guarding Key Concepts

Exception to safeguarding rules includes all options provided.
Feeding and ejection methods represent a type of machine safeguarding.
Point of operation defines the area on a machine where work occurs.

Hazardous Mechanical Motion

Common types of hazardous mechanical motion do not include shearing.

Safety Devices and Their Functions

Pullback device: Features cables that connect to hands, allowing workers to access the point of operation when machinery is safe, and retracting them as the machinery operates.
Safety devices encompass multiple functions to ensure worker protection.

Machine Safeguarding Requirements

All requirements are aimed at preventing worker injury except for regulations about lubricating machines without removing safeguards.

Employer Responsibilities

Employers must prevent employees from using machines without proper training, emphasizing the importance of safety.

Preferred Types of Machine Guards

Fixed guards are favored due to their simplicity and durability in providing safety.

Hazard Identification

Any moving part of a machine during operation poses a potential hazard.

Description

Test your knowledge of machine safeguarding principles with this OSHA Quiz. Covering essential concepts and definitions, this quiz helps reinforce safety practices in the workplace. Ideal for those studying occupational safety or seeking to improve their understanding of machine guarding methods.