OSHA Machine Guarding Requirements 4

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses general requirements for machine guarding?

Accepted Answer

1910.212

Answer

1910.147

Answer

1910.1200

Answer

1910.132

Question 2

A grinding wheel's work rest must be adjusted to what maximum distance from the wheel?

Accepted Answer

1/8 inch

Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

1 inch

Question 3

The tongue guard (spark arrestor) on a bench grinder must be adjusted to within what distance of the wheel?

Accepted Answer

1/4 inch

Answer

1/8 inch

Answer

1/2 inch

Answer

3/4 inch

Question 4

Why must machines be securely anchored or otherwise secured to prevent walking or moving?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the machine from shifting and creating a hazard during operation

Answer

To improve appearance

Answer

To save floor space

Answer

To reduce electricity use

Question 5

Which body motion hazard is created by a mechanical power press ram descending onto a die?

Accepted Answer

Impact/crushing action

Answer

Nip point

Answer

Shearing action

Answer

Cutting action

Question 6

Guards themselves must be designed so they do not create what?

Accepted Answer

Additional hazards such as pinch points or sharp edges

Answer

Extra cost

Answer

Slower production

Answer

Noise reduction

Question 7

When is anchoring or guarding of the point of operation required for a machine?

Accepted Answer

Whenever operation exposes an employee to injury

Answer

Only for very large machines

Answer

Only when OSHA inspects

Answer

Only for machines over 10 years old