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| What are the two kinds of machine hazards? |
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| Motion Hazards and Action Hazards |
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| What are the basic principles of safeguarding? |
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Definition
| Use distance to separate person from hazard. Place barrier between the worker and the hazard. |
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| What is considered a guard? |
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Definition
| Physical barrier placed on a machine to prevent access or contact to moving parts |
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| What is considered a device? |
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Definition
| A system that prevents the operation of a machine when body enters a zone where danger may occur. |
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| What are the requirements of safeguards? |
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Definition
-Prevent contact
-Be secure and durable
-Protect against falling objects
-Create no new hazards
-Create no interference
-Allow safe maintenance |
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| What are the three point of operation guards types? |
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Definition
-Fixed enclosure guards
-Interlocked guards
-Adjustable guards |
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Term
| What are the three broad categories of safeguarding? |
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Definition
-Point of operation guards
-Point of operation devices
-Feeding/ejection methods |
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| What is an interlocked guard? What are its limitations? |
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Definition
| Shuts off or disengages power and prevents starting of machine when guard is removed. Its limitations include adjustments and maintenance, easy to disengage. |
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| Name the types of point of operation devices. |
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Definition
Photoelectric Device
Radio-Frequency device
Electromechanical device
Pullback device |
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| What does a photoelectric device do? |
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Definition
| Shuts down machine when light field is broken. Similar to a garage door sensor. Example in class of the stupid kid in class that grabbed for paul's only dollar. |
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| What is a radio-frequency device? |
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Definition
| Capacitance devices that brake machine if field is interrupted. |
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Term
| What is an electromechanical device? |
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Definition
| Contact bars that allow specified amount of movement between worker and hazard. |
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Term
| What is a pullback device? |
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Definition
| Pulls the workers hands away from the danger zone. |
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| What is the guarding distance equation? |
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Definition
D = 63in/s X Ts
D is inches from point of operation
63 in/s is an assumed hand speed
Ts- Is the stopping time of the machine in seconds |
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Term
| What was the guarding required for a floor fan? |
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Definition
| 1/2" opening for fan guards. Less than 7.5 feet fan needs guard. |
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Term
| What is the benefit of an automatic feed-system? |
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Definition
| To eliminate worker exposure from point of operation |
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Term
| Who is authorized to conduct a safety inspection? |
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Definition
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Term
| OSHA's top inspection priority is what? |
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Definition
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| What is a comprehensive inspection? |
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Definition
| All physical aspects of the facility. |
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Term
| Effective Safety and health programs aid in what? |
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Definition
- Improve employee morale and productivity
- Reduces workers compensation costs
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Term
| A good rule of thumb when giving work to a worker |
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Definition
| Fit the job to the worker, not the worker to the job. |
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Term
| Who is responsible for safety programs in the workplace? |
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Definition
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| The implementation of a safety program comes from what? |
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Definition
| Triggered by a determination that a hazard or potential hazard exists. |
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Term
| Work site analysis includes what? |
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Definition
| Regular safety and health inspections, prioritize, provide a reliable system for employees. |
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Term
| Energy control procedures include: |
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Definition
| Statement of use, specific shut down steps, specific placement of LO/TO devices, specific testing to determine devices work. |
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Term
| Services/Utilities that get shut down in an emergency |
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Definition
| Electricity, Natural Gas, gasoline. |
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Term
| Where do you start a Natural disaster cleanup? What gets services/cleaned up first? |
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Definition
| Clearing a pathway to people/families, Communities, schools, workplaces. |
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Term
| About how long does it take an ambulance to reach a scene? For construction, for general industry. |
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Definition
Construction 3-4 Min
General Industry 5-6 Min |
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Term
| Rural areas account for what % of all motor vehicle deaths |
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Definition
| 60%. 4/5 or land is rural, and 1/5 of the population live there. |
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Term
| OSHA regulations do not apply for what, in regards to hazard control? |
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Definition
| Exclusive control of plug, hot-tap, minor tool changes, minor routine. |
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Term
| How does a device work to prevent a worker from getting hurt while operating machine. |
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Definition
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Term
| What safety feature is on a clothes dryer? |
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Definition
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Term
| What switch turns off device when pressure is released from tool? |
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Definition
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| An anti-kickback device is found on what machine? |
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Definition
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Term
| 3 hazards associated with robots |
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Definition
-getting struck by moving part
-getting trapped between moving parts
-struck by work piece
-robots are evil by nature |
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Term
| (______) is any type of energy in sufficient quantity to cause injury to a worker. |
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Definition
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Term
| 5 types of energy in the workplace are: |
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Definition
1. electrical
2. chemical
3. kinetic
4. potential
5. thermal |
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Term
| Awkward postures compress (___ ___) and limit force production capabilities of the (______) |
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Definition
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| Sustained (_____-_____) postures can become painful/uncomfortable and fatiguing. |
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Definition
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Term
| These are the 2 goals of ergonomics: |
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Definition
-Improve worker comfort and safety
-Reduce the risk of human error |
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Term
| What are the 2 types of OSHA inspections? |
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Definition
-focused (targeted)
-comprehensive (wall-to-wall) |
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Term
| What are the "4 P's" of OSHA investigation procedures: |
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Definition
-People (witnesses, victims)
-Parts (equipment, tools)
-Position (physical location)
-Paper (documentation/records)
-Paul's an asshole |
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Term
| What are the 5 OSHA inspection priorities? |
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Definition
1. imminent dander
2. Fatalities/catastrophes
3. complaints
4. referrals
5. programmed (?) |
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Term
| What are the 4 main parts to an OSHA inspection? |
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Definition
1. Opening conference
2. Inspection
3. closing conference
4. Written citation |
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Term
| A "serious" OSHA citation involves what? |
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Definition
| harm, death, hospitalization |
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Term
| A "de minimus" OSHA citation involves what? |
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Definition
| employer violation, no safety effect |
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Term
| A "willful" OSHA citation involves what? |
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Definition
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Term
| How long do you have to report a fatality to OSHA? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are 3 violation reduction criteria with OSHA? |
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Definition
1. Size of company
2. "good faith" (how good is the safety program)
3. past history (3 years) |
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Term
| What are the penalties for a "willful death" citation? |
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Definition
-$250,000-500,000 min. fine
-6 months jail
-1 year jail for second offense. |
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Term
| What are OSHA LEP's and NEP's? |
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Definition
LEP: Local emphasis programs
NEP: National emphasis programs |
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Term
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Definition
| Emergency medical services |
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Term
| What are some potential hazards when operating a forklift? |
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Definition
-surface conditions
-pedestrians
-ramps/inclines (reverse up incline, forward down incline)
-Loading docks (chock trailer wheels) |
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Term
| Federal law prohibits anyone under the age of (_) to operate a forklift |
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Definition
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Term
| When planning for a disaster, what should be included in evacuation? |
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Definition
-transportation arrangements
-fuel
-handicap
-evacuation routes, plans
-account |
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Term
| What are some types of disaster warning systems? |
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Definition
-national
-local
-facility
-batteries
-handicap (hotels, hospitals) |
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Term
| For emergency shelters, what should you take into consideration in planning? |
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Definition
-specific, worst case
-number of people
-food/water, and marijuana for 14 days
-sewage
-handicap
-power lines, fuels tanks etc. |
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