PAES 101: 2000 Agricultural Machinery Standard Quiz
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What is the purpose of this standard?

  • To regulate the importation and distribution of agricultural machinery in the Philippines
  • To establish a general code of safety for agricultural machinery (correct)
  • To provide guidelines for the testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery
  • To outline the requirements for the development of agricultural engineering standards

    • Who was responsible for initiating the revision of this standard?

  • The Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AMTEC) (correct)
  • The Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE)
  • The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR)
  • The Department of Agriculture (DA)

    • What was the purpose of the public hearing organized by the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council (NAFC)?

  • To review the technical revisions made to the standard in accordance with PNS 01:Part 4:1998
  • To discuss the implementation of the Agri-Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA)
  • To present the revised standard to the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE)
  • To gather feedback and comments on the revised standard (correct)

    • Which of the following organizations was NOT involved in the development of this standard?

    <p>The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the technical revision of this standard?

    <p>To ensure compliance with the rules for the structure and drafting of Philippine National Standards (PNS 01:Part 4:1998)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organizations was responsible for reviewing the revised standard?

    <p>The Technical Committee for Study 1- Development of Standards for Agricultural Production Machinery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hitch or clevis connection is explicitly warned against in the text?

    <p>A revolving hitch or revolving clevis connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the durable warning notices mentioned in the text?

    <p>To highlight the location of hazardous parts on the machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required if a machine or trailer may create a danger to the user through tilting?

    <p>The machine or trailer must be equipped with a means of preventing such danger, such as a stabilizing mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the independent and reliable means of retaining hydraulically raised components in the required position, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To prevent the inadvertent lowering of the raised components, which could cause danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the handholds and steps required on machines where the presence of a driver or operator is necessary?

    <p>To provide a safe and convenient means of mounting and dismounting the machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the warning notices mentioned?

    <p>To highlight the location of hazardous parts on the machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common design feature for guards that can be opened to ensure the movement of dangerous parts is stopped?

    <p>Automatically stopping the dangerous parts when the guard is opened</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to PAES 101: 2000, what material can guards be formed of?

    <p>Welded or rigid mesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the size of allowable openings in guards?

    <p>Distance between the guard and moving parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should the design of guards prevent distortion of mesh or grill during proper use?

    <p>To ensure opening size and distance relationship remains within limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When might ensuring a safety distance from dangerous parts be sufficient to meet requirements?

    <p>Circumstances where the requirements of clause 3 are met</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be fitted to guards and their openings that lack securing devices?

    <p>A suitable warning notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for foot-operated clutches?

    <p>It should be located in a position convenient to the operator's right foot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given text, what is the primary requirement for operating the control system?

    <p>The operator must be in the operator's station.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the requirement that the steering mechanism be designed to reduce the force of sudden movements?

    <p>To enhance safety by minimizing the risk of losing control due to sudden movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for stopping devices for power sources, according to the text?

    <p>They must be designed such that they do not depend on sustained manual effort for operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the stopping device for a power source be located on manned machines, according to the text?

    <p>Readily accessible to the operator in their normal operating position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about hand-operated clutches is correct?

    <p>To disengage, the control should be moved rearward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the requirement that lifting and lowering controls be protected and located to prevent accidental operation?

    <p>To enhance safety by minimizing the risk of dangerous movements caused by accidental operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for the color of the stopping device control, according to the text?

    <p>It should be red in color and preferably in contrast with the background and other controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about operating controls is correct?

    <p>Their function should be marked on or near the control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for hand-operated valves, taps, and switches controlling pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical systems?

    <p>Their function and effect in each position must be clearly indicated, where necessary for safety reasons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement for pedals, according to the text?

    <p>Pedals must be of adequate size and appropriate configuration.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the requirement that adequate and comfortable support and protection be provided for the feet?

    <p>Both to enhance operator comfort and to ensure precise control of foot-operated controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Guard Design and Safety

    • Guards with openings must be designed to automatically stop dangerous parts when opened or prevent opening until parts have ceased movement.
    • Warning notices must be fitted to guards and openings without securing devices.
    • Guards can be formed of welded or rigid mesh/grill with specific opening sizes and distances from moving parts.

    Safety Distance

    • Safety distance can be used to meet safety requirements, as described in clause 5.3.

    Operating Manuals and Warning Notices

    • Operating manuals must include warnings about connecting revolving hitches or clevises to mating units that also revolve on towed machines or trailers.
    • Durable warning notices must be affixed to machines where parts present danger to operators, indicating particular dangers or safety warnings.

    Working Stability

    • Machines and trailers that may tilt and create danger must be provided with means to prevent tilting.
    • Hydraulically raised components must be provided with an independent and reliable means of retaining them in a raised position.

    Operator's Workplace

    • Machines must be fitted with handholds and steps for safe and convenient mounting and dismounting.
    • Adequate and comfortable support and protection for the feet must be provided.
    • Operating controls must be arranged and fitted to allow safe and easy control and manipulation by operators.

    Operating Controls

    • Pedals and controls must be positioned to not obstruct access.
    • The function of controls must be marked on or near the control.
    • Steering mechanisms must be designed to reduce the force of sudden movements.
    • Lifting and lowering controls must be protected and located to prevent accidental operation.

    Clutches and Stopping Devices

    • Foot-operated clutches must be located conveniently for the operator's left foot and disengage when pushed forward.
    • Hand-operated clutches must be located conveniently for the operator and disengage when moved rearward.
    • Every power source must be fitted with a stopping device that can be quickly operated and does not require sustained manual effort.

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    Test your knowledge on the Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standard PAES 101: 2000, which is a revision of the Philippine National Standard PNS 606:1991. Explore safety codes and regulations for agricultural machinery.

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