Safety Practices in Manufacturing

What is the primary purpose of safety practices in a manufacturing environment?

• To increase production speed

• To ensure the well-being of workers

• To reduce the cost of materials

• To improve product quality

Which piece of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential when operating heavy machinery?

• Safety goggles

• Earplugs

• Steel-toed boots

• All of the above

What is one potential environmental impact of manufacturing technologies?

• Increased air pollution

• Decreased job opportunities

• Improved transportation systems

• Enhanced product quality

How have technological advancements historically influenced society?

• By reducing the need for skilled labor

• By creating new industries and job opportunities

• By making manual labor more difficult

• By limiting access to resources

What is the role of society in the development and use of technology?

• To regulate the production of technology

• To provide funding for technological research

• To demand and utilize technological innovations

• To limit the spread of new technologies

Why is waste management important in manufacturing?

• It reduces production costs

• It ensures compliance with legal standards

• It minimizes environmental damage

• It increases product lifespan

Which process involves extracting materials from the earth?

• Harvesting

• Drilling

• Mining

• All of the above

What are synthetic materials?

• Materials found naturally

• Materials made through chemical processes

• Materials that cannot be recycled

• Materials used only in construction

Which manufacturing system involves producing goods in large quantities without interruption?

• Batch production

• Continuous production

• Customized production

• Manual production

What is the primary goal of servicing manufactured goods?

• To reduce production costs

• To keep products in good condition

• To increase market demand

• To develop new technologies