Chapter 2: Safety - Quiz

Who is responsible for ensuring the safety of all personnel in the workplace according to FANUC America Corporation?

• The safety system professionals

• The owner, employer, or user

• FANUC America Corporation

• The government

What does FANUC America Corporation recommend to determine the appropriate level of safety for an application and installation?

• Consulting the government

• Consulting safety system professionals

• Consulting the company's CEO

• Consulting the local police

What is essential whenever robots are used, according to the document?

• Speed of operation

• Safety

• Cost efficiency

• Aesthetics

Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor to consider for safety in robot installation?

• The safety of people and equipment

• Use of safety enhancing devices

• Techniques for safe teaching and manual operation of the robot(s)

• The color of the robot

What should be installed to ensure that the operator can easily stop the robot in an emergency?

• Safety fences

• Audible warning devices

• EMERGENCY STOP buttons

• Light curtains

What type of devices should be used to enhance safety by sensing presence or proximity?

• Audible warning devices

• Safety joints

• Light curtains, mats, and vision systems

• High voltage electrostatics

What should be done to prevent hazardous motion due to electro-magnetic interference (EMI)?

• Install safety fences

• Properly filter, ground, shield, and suppress all external devices

• Use audible warning devices

• Eliminate pinch points

What should personnel avoid wearing when teaching or manually operating the robot?

• Safety gloves

• Loose clothing, rings, neckties, scarves

• Safety goggles

• Ear protection

What should you do before operating the robot?

• Ensure all personnel are inside the work envelope.

• Ensure all personnel are outside the work envelope.

• Ensure the robot is running a program.

• Ensure the robot is turned off.

Where are the EMERGENCY STOP buttons located?

• Only on the robot control devices.

• Only on the external control devices.

• On both the robot control and external control devices.

• Only on the iPendant.