OSHA Quiz (8) Machine Guarding

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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?

<p>Shearing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>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. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The following are all machine safeguarding requirements except:

<p>Must prevent workers from lubricating a machine without removing the safeguard (D)</p> 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?

<p>Allowing workers to use a machine without training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fixed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>All of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Moves</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Safeguarding exceptions

Methods used to protect employees from hazards during machine servicing and maintenance.

Feeding and ejection methods

Techniques like automated systems that minimize operator exposure to risks.

Point of operation definition

The specific location on machinery where cutting, shaping, or any process occurs.

Linear motion

A hazardous movement in which a machine slide moves in a straight line to trim or form the material.

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Pullback device description

A safety mechanism that pulls hands away as the machine operates.

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Safeguarding requirements

Safeguards should always allow for necessary machinery maintenance

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Preventative measures

Ensuring employees have the knowledge to safely operate machinery.

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Fixed machine guard

A barrier that is permanently attached to the machine.

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Safety device protection

Stops the machine if hands or body parts are in danger.

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Hazardous Machine Parts

Any component of a machine that moves during operation.

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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.

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