OSHA OSHA - Safety Certificate Machine Guarding Requirements Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under OSHA standards, which of the following is a primary method of machine guarding used to prevent worker contact with hazardous moving parts?

Accepted Answer

Barrier guards

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Warning labels

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Safety meetings

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Color-coded flooring

Question 2

At what point of operation must machine guards be in place according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the machine is in operation and an employee could contact moving parts

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Only during startup

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Only when maintenance is being performed

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Only during the first shift of the day

Question 3

Which type of guard automatically moves into position when the machine cycle begins?

Accepted Answer

Automatic guard

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Fixed guard

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Interlocked guard

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Self-adjusting guard

Question 4

What is a key disadvantage of using a two-hand control device as a safeguarding method?

Accepted Answer

It only protects the machine operator, not other workers nearby

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It is too expensive for most employers

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It requires annual OSHA recertification

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It cannot be used on power presses

Question 5

According to OSHA, when is it acceptable to remove or bypass a machine guard?

Accepted Answer

When performing authorized lockout/tagout maintenance procedures

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When the guard slows down production

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When the operator has more than five years of experience

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When a supervisor gives verbal permission

Question 6

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the general requirements for machine guarding in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.212

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1926.502

Answer

29 CFR 1910.134