Machinery Safety Quiz

What is the primary purpose of safeguarding machinery?

• To reduce maintenance costs

• To protect workers from hazards

• To enhance machine aesthetics

• To increase production speed

Which act outlines the employer's responsibility for machinery safety?

• Factories and Machinery Act 1967

• Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994

• Machine Safety Regulation 1985

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

What type of guard provides a barrier that can be adjusted for different operations?

• Self-Adjusting Guard

• Fixed Guard

• Interlocked Guard

• Adjustable Guard

Which safety device stops the machine if a hand is placed in the danger area?

• Two-Hand Control

• Safety-Trip Control

• Pullback Device

• Photoelectric Sensor

What is a limitation of the interlocked guard?

• Does not require maintenance

• Can be constructed for various applications

• Provides maximum protection

• Requires careful adjustment

Which method eliminates worker exposure to the point of operation?

• Semi-Automatic Feed Systems

• Robotic Systems

• Automatic Feed Systems

• Manual Feed Systems

What is a disadvantage of using photoelectric safety devices?

• Is suitable for all machines

• Does not require maintenance

• Provides maximum protection

• Requires frequent alignment

What type of guard moves according to the size of the stock entering the danger area?

• Interlocked Guard

• Self-Adjusting Guard

• Adjustable Guard

• Fixed Guard

Which of the following is NOT a type of safety control?

• Safety-Trip Control

• Two-Hand Controls

• Interlocked Gate

• Emergency Stop Button

What is the function of an awareness barrier?

• To stop machinery in emergencies

• To remind personnel of hazards

• To enhance visibility

• To provide physical protection