Maintenance Flashcards
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A worker performs scheduled lubrication and belt inspections on a conveyor before any failure occurs. Which type of maintenance is this?
Answer: Preventive maintenance
Preventive maintenance is scheduled work done to prevent failures before they happen.
What is the primary purpose of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure?
Answer: To control hazardous energy during servicing
LOTO ensures machines are de-energized and cannot start while being serviced.
A bearing is running hot and noisy. What is the most likely first corrective action?
Answer: Check and correct lubrication
Inadequate or contaminated lubrication is a common cause of hot, noisy bearings.
Which tool is best for measuring the outside diameter of a shaft to within thousandths of an inch?
Answer: Micrometer
A micrometer provides precise measurements to thousandths of an inch.
Why is a torque wrench used when tightening fasteners on machinery?
Answer: To apply a specific, controlled tightening force
A torque wrench applies a precise amount of torque to avoid over- or under-tightening.
A pump's mechanical seal is leaking continuously. What is the most appropriate response?
Answer: Replace the worn mechanical seal
A continuously leaking seal is worn and should be replaced to prevent further damage.
What does an MSDS (now SDS) provide to a maintenance worker?
Answer: Safety and handling information for chemicals
A Safety Data Sheet lists hazards, handling, and first-aid info for chemicals.