MSSC Test 2

After a shift change, a machine remains locked out. Who can remove the lockout lock? - Maintenance should never be continuous, anyone can remove it. - The previous shift supervisor should have a key to the lock. - The lock's owner should return to remove it. - Any employee that has permission from the lock's owner to remove it.

Any employee that has permission from the lock's owner to remove it.

All safeguard devices should be __________ before operating a robot work cell automatically. - Inspected - Programmed openly - Activated - Connected

- Activated

What rule should be followed to safely store hazardous chemicals? - Use original storage containers. - Store material based on compatibility. - Identify storage areas with signs. - All of the above

- All of the above

When an operator must be inside the work cell to teach points with a teach pendant, which additional safety rule(s) should be followed? - The robot must be in the teach mode. - A swift jogging speed must be set. - No other workers should be present. - All of the above

- All of the above

One or more hoses crossing a main walkway __________. - Are not acceptable - Are permissible if they are taped down - Must be rated to withstand being run over by a fork lift with rupturing - Must be color coded to indicate the material they contain

- Are not acceptable

OSHA requires that a person who operates a forklift __________. - Be at least 21 years of age - Have a valid automobile driver's license - Be trained and certified - Have a commercial driver's license

- Be trained and certified

To protect your back during lifting, you should place your feet shoulder width apart, __________ and then grasp and lift the object. - Bend at the waist - Place one knee on the ground - Squat down with your feet on either side of the object - Bend at the knees

- Bend at the knees

Cranes can only be operated by a __________. - Safety engineer - Forklift truck driver or crane operator - Certified crane operator or a supervisor - Certified crane operator

- Certified crane operator

Which of the following is NOT a common type of hand tool? - Phillips screwdriver - Pliers - Circular saw - Hex key

- Circular saw

Which of the following features should walkways have to allow for egress? - Safety mirrors - Handrails - Clear exits - Evacuation maps

- Clear exits

__________ should be reviewed on a regular basis. - Payroll methods - Job safety analyses - The customer's specifications - Vendors' complaint records

- Job safety analyses

When lifting objects, __________. - Bend at your waist and lift with your back - Keep your feet close together - Keep your head up and back straight - Twist your back to turn

- Keep your head up and back straight

What OSHA-mandated safety prodedure is required to make sure energized equipment is incapable of moving? - HMI E-stops - Interlocks - Lockouts/tagouts - Safety refresher training

- Lockouts/tagouts

A __________ is used to block a machine's operation until its proper guards are in place. - Lockout - Mechanical interlock - Teaching pendant - Proximity sensor

- Mechanical interlock

What safety device is used as a last resort to keep robot from physically moving a certain point? - Mechanical stop - Teaching pendant - E-stop - Proximity sensor

- Mechanical stop

Rules are designed to protect the operator and the robot equipment. The operator must follow and complete the safety system and training, locate the emergency stops, and __________. - Monitor the controls and nearby personnel - Monitor the material handling of the robot - Maintain and monitor the parts being produced - Complete a quality check on each part produced

- Monitor the controls and nearby personnel

When is it ok to use a hoist to lift something that weighs more than the rating on a hoist? - When it does not exceed 5 percent of capacity - Never - When the load is lifted carefully - When it does not exceed 10 percent of capacity

- Never

How far apart should oxygen cylinders be stored from flammable materials? - 5 feet - 10 feet - 15 feet - 20 feet

- 20 feet

Oxidizers, fuels, and flammable gases should be stored at least __________ from any ignition sources. - 10 feet - 20 feet - 50 feet - 100 feet

- 20 feet

How far above its point of support must a portable ladder extend? - 25% of its base height - One rung - 3 feet - Its full extension

- 3 feet

When using compressed air to clean work areas, air pressures should be kept below what limit? - 30 psig - 25 psig - 20 psig - 15 psig

- 30 psig

Employers are required to provide fall protection for every person working at least __________ feet above the ground. - 12 - 10 - 4 - 3

- 4

Extension ladders should be leaned against a wall with about a(n) __________ ratio of length to distance from the wall. - 12:1 - 8:1 - 6:1 - 4:1

- 4:1

As a safety precaution, which of these should be chained to a rigid fixture? - A compressed gas cylinder - A forklift - A drill press - A welder

- A compressed gas cylinder

Which of the following should be done when a new or different machine is installed? - A lockout/tagout - A job safety analysis - An environmental test - An MSDS report

- A job safety analysis

An employee needs to perform a lockout/tagout, but there is no remaining space on the hasp. What should be done to ensure the lockout/tagout procedure is followed? - The lockout/tagout has already been correctly followed, no further action is needed. - A new lockout hasp should be added with the employee's designated lock to continue the procedure. - The machine's supervisor can remove the old lockout/tagout to perform a new one. - The employee's designated lock should be added to the loop of an existing lock.

- A new lockout hasp should be added with the employee's designated lock to continue the procedure.

Many of the safety devices for the robot are designed to protect the human interaction with the robot. Which device can detect when a person is near the robot arm or if the arm has touched a person? - Emergency stop - Light curtains - Barricades - Collaborative robot system

- Collaborative robot system

To make the workplace as safe as possible, companies __________ to learn how to improve safety. - Rely on OSHA inspections - Conduct performance reviews - Conduct their own walk-through inspections - Rely on complaints from employees

- Conduct their own walk-through inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires __________ forklift safety inspections. - Hourly - Weekly - Daily - Monthly

- Daily

If the load obscures the view forward, the operator should __________. - Reduce the load - Drive slowly - Drive the forklift truck in reverse - Lower the load

- Drive the forklift truck in reverse

What type of action can a human operator perform to override all other circuits in a system? - Interlock - E-stop - Lockout/tagout - Failsafe

- E-stop

The __________ provides guidelines for disposal of chemicals without dumping or discarding. - DOJ - EMT - NRA - EPA

- EPA

When two or more people need to service a machine, who is responsible for performing the lockout/tagout? - Each person supplies their own lock to the hasp. - The immediate supervisor performs a master logout/tagout. - Each party must coordinate their time during the lockout/tagout. - Every department performs their own lockout/tagout.

- Each person supplies their own lock to the hasp.

A robot's teach pendant should have a __________ on it to stop the robot's motion immediately. - Light curtain - Lockout hasp - Keyed interlock - Emergency stop

- Emergency stop

Adapting the work area to fit the person to reduce stress is called __________. - Environmental adaptation - Ego - Ergonomics - Excessive

- Ergonomics

The process of determining the safest way to perform a task is called a __________. - Safety review - Safety audit - Job Safety Analysis - Task analysis

- Job Safety Analysis

A job safety analysis is often performed by __________. - Outside consultants to ensure the analysis is unbiased - Experienced employees - The management team - Employees from outside the job area

- Experienced employees

__________ is a system that rotates chemical stock to ensure they are used within their shelf life. - Just in time - First in, first out - Supply and demand - Stock rollover

- First in, first out

When walking through a production area, __________. - Follow all walkway markings - Step around any spills to avoid slipping and falling - Remember that pedestrians have the right of way over vehicles - Take short cuts under barriers to minimize time in walkways

- Follow all walkway markings

Which of the following lifting devices do industrial workplaces use for moving loads? - Forklifts, hoists, and overhead cranes - Platform lifts, hoists, and chain falls - Manual lifts, platform lifts, and scissor lifts - Derricks, tower cranes, and scaffolding

- Forklifts, hoists, and overhead cranes

Anyone who notices another employee engaging in an unsafe practice should __________. - Send an anonymous letter to the supervisor - Report the incident to the safety committee - Give constructive input to the employee to encourage good safety practice - Get the worker fired

- Give constructive input to the employee to encourage good safety practice

A machine __________ is a device that is designed to keep the operator clear of dangerous machine parts. - Barrier - Guard - Rest - Emergency stop

- Guard

A worker should immediately lockout a machine if he or she finds the __________. - Guard has been bypassed - Machine is about to fail but is still producing bad parts - Machine is running inefficiently - Nearby machine has failed

- Guard has been bypassed

Which of the following does OSHA require for staircases with four or more risers? - Safety netting - Arrest harnesses - Handrails - Striped toe-boards

- Handrails

What is the correct procedural order for performing a lockout/tagout? - E-stop, hasp, lock - Lock, hasp, tag - Tag, hasp, E-stop - Hasp, lock, tag

- Hasp, lock, tag

When transporting hazardous materials, the shipper should reference the __________ for packaging, labeling, and paperwork requirements. - Material's MSDS - Hazardous Materials Table - United Nations material code - DOT shipping manifest

- Hazardous Materials Table

The emergency response team should be notified immediately if you observe a(n) __________. - Inefficient work process - Machine guard that needs repair - Employee showing up late - Hazardous material spill

- Hazardous material spill

What type of safety barrier prevents an operator's arms from entering the machine during operation? - Safety harness - Proximity tether - Locking hasp - Holdback restraint

- Holdback restraint

In terms of safety, everyone is responsible for reporting __________. - Unclean areas - Unsupervised labor - Lazy employees - Improperly guarded equipment

- Improperly guarded equipment

The safety committee conducts job safety audits when they are initiated by __________. - OSHA inspectors - Incident reports - Supervisor complaints - Legal claims

- Incident reports

When is it okay to alter a hand tool? - To increase torque - To increase the number of jobs for which the tool can be used - Both A & B - None of the above

- None of the above

When circumstances at work create a dangerous situation, you should __________. - Not proceed until the dangerous situation is eliminated - Proceed with the utmost care - Ensure that personal protection equipment is used - Apply for hazardous duty pay

- Not proceed until the dangerous situation is eliminated

If an operator knows a safety problem exists with a machine, the operator should __________. - Try to correct the problem - Use caution while operating the machine - Operate the machine normally - Notify a supervisor immediately

- Notify a supervisor immediately

A worker should clean up a small spot of liquid on the floor immediately if the liquid is __________. - A caustic chemical - Oil - Radioactive - Explosive

- Oil

The 3 prongs of a 110-volt power tool's power cord plug perform what purpose? - One is the hot, one is the neutral, and one is the ground. - One is the hot, one is the neutral, and one is the cheater. - Two of them conduct electricity, and the third holds the plug in the outlet. - Two of them are for AC current, and the third is used for DC current.

- One is the hot, one is the neutral, and one is the ground.

Power tools are more dangerous than hand tools because they __________. - Are connected to a power source - Are heavier and bulkier than their hand tool counterpart - Operate at higher speeds and forces - Are by nature difficult to operate

- Operate at higher speeds and forces

What type of crane is used to move a hoist within a single industrial facility? - Overhead crane - Gangry crane - Jib crane - Boom crane

- Overhead crane

A red and white DOT placard indicates the material is a(n) __________. - Oxidizer - Flammable solid - Corrosive - Compressed gas

- Oxidizer

What word describes the types of gas that help a fire burn? - Inert - Oxidizer - Flammable - None of the above

- Oxidizer

A __________ is a manually operated forklift. - Pallet jack - Hand truck - Pry truck - Dolly

- Pallet jack

Which of the following is a work station hazard? - New skid-resistant coating on a stairway - Pallets located in a walkway - A cleanable pedestrian walkway with no added traction - All of the above

- Pallets located in a walkway

A mechanical interlock __________ prevent(s) a machine's operation when the guard is out of place. - Theoretically - Electronically - Physically - Does not

- Physically

Supervisors and/or safety committees should be made aware of __________. - Cost overruns - Only items that do not get people in trouble - Possible improvements in ergonomics - Unclean areas

- Possible improvements in ergonomics

Tools operated electrically or by pneumatic power are classified as __________ tools. - Power - Mechanic - Hand - Handyman

- Power

Why should one wear close fitting clothing when working around machines? - Keep the machine clean - Prevent damage to the machine - Prevent injury caused by clothing getting caught in machinery - Present an attractive appearance for visitors

- Prevent injury caused by clothing getting caught in machinery

What type of safety device is used to stop welding robots? - Proximity sensor - Spark hammer - Kerf curtain - Welding mask

- Proximity sensor

The contents of a gas cylinder are only determined by __________. - The color of the tank - Type of service valve - Reading the cylinder label - Opening the valve and smelling the gas

- Reading the cylinder label

A consequence of work stations with poorly designed ergonomics is __________. - Eye strain - Back injury - Repetitive motion injuries - Poor posture

- Repetitive motion injuries

Missing or damaged work station personal protective equipment (PPE) should __________. - Be patched up to make do - Removed from the equipment list - Reported to a supervisor - Be purchased by the employee

- Reported to a supervisor

A common ergonomic practice to reduce injuries is to __________. - Use fixed height workstations to standardize motion - Rotate tasks among employees - Replace power tools with safer hand tools - Design processes so employees pull rather than push objects

- Rotate tasks among employees

Safe handling procedures of chemicals are found in the __________. - DOT - GHS - SDS - HMZ

- SDS

A(n) __________ is a review of daily safety practices to ensure they comply with company policies and OSHA regulations. - OSHA inspection - Safety audit - Policy review - Culture survey

- Safety audit

What is rigging? - Moving an unbalanced load - Securing a load in order to move it - The use of furls, eye sockets, and tethers - The use of forks, levels, and nylon cables

- Securing a load in order to move it

The __________ is used to identify the items being loaded for shipment as well as the potential hazards associated with those items. - Shipping manifest - Shipping checklist - Bill of materials - Statement of disclosure

- Shipping manifest

Why is it a good idea to dispose of damaged rigging equipment? - So it is not accidentally used again. - To avoid secondary inspections. - This ensures a constant supply of good rigging equipment. - To reduce an inventory surplus.

- So it is not accidentally used again.

A safe work place begins by designing in safety by creating a(n) __________. - Safety standard - Safety Committee - Safety review - Standard operating procedure

- Standard operating procedure

What device is used to protect the valve stem of a compressed gas cylinder? - Restraining chain - A dolly or handcart - Steel safety cap - A stainless steel regulator

- Steel safety cap

Which of the following is NOT considered a robot safety device? - Barricades - Light curtains - Deadman switches - Steel-toed boots

- Steel-toed boots

Which of the following is responsible for most robot-related, industrial accidents? - Sudden, unexpected movement - Improper interlock systems - Poor training practices - Incorrect teach pendant programming

- Sudden, unexpected movement

Regardless of how they are collected, safety concerns should be __________. - Dismissed if not submitted by upper management - Systematically documented and followed up on when appropriate - Disregarded - Reported directly to OSHA and upper management

- Systematically documented and followed up on when appropriate

Employees can improve workplace safety by __________. - Taking responsibility for the safety of themselves and coworkers - Letting management make all safety decisions - Helping coworkers conceal illness or fatigue so they can do their jobs - Coaxing malfunctioning equipment along to keep production going

- Taking responsibility for the safety of themselves and coworkers

Before removing a machine's guards, make sure that __________. - There are no obvious hazards in the area - The machine will not be damaged during the procedure - Maintenance is aware of the work being performed - The machine has been locked and tagged out

- The machine has been locked and tagged out

What should a worker do if a paint filtering system breaks down and paint is being blown out on top of the roof? - The system should be shut down. - The system can be safely run until the maintenance team arrives. - The employees should be notified to move their cars from the adjacent parking area. - The system should be shut down at the end of the shift.

- The system should be shut down.

A worker should not unload a truck if __________. - It is facing down hill - It has been sitting more than six hours - They do not know the driver - They do not understand a placard on the truck

- They do not understand a placard on the truck

If an operator does not test equipment after it is locked out, __________. - It does not matter because the lockout prevents energizing the power - The circuit will not operate - They should apply a tag stating so - They should be retrained

- They should be retrained

A platform lift that operates 10 feet off of the ground must include __________. - Personal safety harnesses - A tethering system - Toe boards and guard rails - Locking hydraulic scissors

- Toe boards and guard rails

An OSHA safety inspection is __________. - Used to identify and correct workplace safety hazards - Conducted by workplace personnel - Conducted only if an employee alleges violations - Scheduled by the workplace management

- Used to identify and correct workplace safety hazards

Safety glasses should be worn when __________. - Using a drill press - Driving heavy machinery - When working above someone - When using a micrometer

- Using a drill press

All electrical circuits should be de-energized before maintenance by __________ to prevent accidents. - Pushing Emergency stops - Using lockout procedures - Unplugging all machines - Deactivating the circuit breaker

- Using lockout procedures

The first step in safe hand tool use is __________. - Only use a tool for its intended use - Wear the proper personal protection equipment - Be cautious using worn or damaged hand tools - Alter tools to fit a task

- Wear the proper personal protection equipment

A worker should use pedestrian walkways and doors __________. - To keep from getting lost - When forklifts are operating in the area - To meet OSHA requirements - To reach your destination in the least time

- When forklifts are operating in the area