Machine Guarding Requirements Flashcards
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Which OSHA standard specifically addresses general requirements for machine guarding?
Answer: 1910.212
29 CFR 1910.212 covers general requirements for all machines.
A grinding wheel's work rest must be adjusted to what maximum distance from the wheel?
Answer: 1/8 inch
Work rests on bench grinders must be kept adjusted to within 1/8 inch of the wheel.
The tongue guard (spark arrestor) on a bench grinder must be adjusted to within what distance of the wheel?
Answer: 1/4 inch
The adjustable tongue guard must be kept within 1/4 inch of the grinding wheel.
Why must machines be securely anchored or otherwise secured to prevent walking or moving?
Answer: To prevent the machine from shifting and creating a hazard during operation
OSHA requires machines designed for a fixed location to be anchored to prevent movement during use.
Which body motion hazard is created by a mechanical power press ram descending onto a die?
Answer: Impact/crushing action
A descending ram creates an impact or crushing hazard at the point of operation.
Guards themselves must be designed so they do not create what?
Answer: Additional hazards such as pinch points or sharp edges
A guard must not introduce new hazards like pinch points, sharp edges, or protrusions.
When is anchoring or guarding of the point of operation required for a machine?
Answer: Whenever operation exposes an employee to injury
Point-of-operation guarding is required whenever operation could expose an employee to injury.