Machine Guarding

Post Test Paper

Employee name:- Date:-

P.S. No-

Deptt:-

1. Points of Hazards are divided into three categories:

a. Point of Operation

b. Mechanical power transmission

c. Other moving parts [True/False]

2. Typically, the following 2 areas on machinery are dangerous, and can be a risk to anyone near
the machine:

1. Parts which move or transmit power

2. Parts that do the work [True/False]

3. Machine hazards controlled by guarding include

a. contact or entanglement with machinery

b. trapping between machine and material or a fixed structure

c. contact with material in motion

d. being struck by material ejected from a machine

e. release of potential energy

f. All of the above

4. The score of 1 and 2 in the Risk severity chart shows:

a. The machine is safe

b. The level of risk is high

c. None of above

5. Safe distance for placement of guard that allows arm rich is __

a. 850mm c. 230mm

b. 550mm d. 2500mm

6. Safe guard minimum height from floor is_______________

7. Fixed guards should be designed to be opened or removed only with a tool. [true/ false]
8. Interlock Guards have moveable parts that are interconnected with the control system.
[true/ false]

9. At 450N load on area 50 x50mm the deflection of guard should be maximum 12mm.
[true/ false]

10. Most hazardous activity in conveyor belt system is

a. Cleaning b. Adjustment c. Repairing d. Lubrication.

11. Hinged guards must be interlocked. [true/false]

12. Two examples of Presence sensing devices are –

1. Photo electric light curtains 2. Infrared scanner or Pressure mats

a. Both Correct c. 2 Correct

b. 1. Correct d. Both not Correct

13. Match the correct answers:

Size of mesh or other opening in guard Minimum distance between guard

and danger point
1. less than 9mm 1. 120mm

2. 9 to 25mm 2. 1000mm

3. 25 to 40 mm 3. 200mm

4. Greater than 40mm 4. 15mm

a. 1-4, 2-1, 3-3, 4-2 c. 1-2, 2-3, 3-1, 4-4

b. 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-1 d. 1-3, 2-4, 3-2, 4-1

14. Emergency Stop Controls are good alternatives of guarding [true/false]

15. Which type of guard automatically moves into position as the machine, or cycle, is started:

a. Fixed Guard

b. Interlock Guard

c. Automatic Guard

d. Distance Guard

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