OSHA - Safety Certificate Machine Guarding Requirements Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Under OSHA standards, which of the following is a primary method of machine guarding used to prevent worker contact with hazardous moving parts?
Answer: Barrier guards
Barrier guards are a primary safeguarding method recognized by OSHA to physically prevent contact with dangerous machine parts.
At what point of operation must machine guards be in place according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212?
Answer: Whenever the machine is in operation and an employee could contact moving parts
OSHA requires guards to be in place at all times when the machine is operating and workers could be exposed to moving parts.
Which type of guard automatically moves into position when the machine cycle begins?
Answer: Automatic guard
Automatic guards are designed to move into the protective position each time the machine cycle starts without requiring operator action.
What is a key disadvantage of using a two-hand control device as a safeguarding method?
Answer: It only protects the machine operator, not other workers nearby
Two-hand controls require the operator to use both hands to activate the machine, but they do not protect bystanders or other workers near the equipment.
According to OSHA, when is it acceptable to remove or bypass a machine guard?
Answer: When performing authorized lockout/tagout maintenance procedures
Machine guards may only be removed during authorized maintenance or servicing procedures conducted under proper lockout/tagout protocols.
Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the general requirements for machine guarding in general industry?
Answer: 29 CFR 1910.212
29 CFR 1910.212 establishes the general requirements for machine guarding to protect workers from hazards created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, and rotating parts.