OSHA: Machine Hazards

What type of injuries can occur from unprotected machine hazards?

-Burns -Electrocution -Death

Which of the following is an example of a moving machine part with hazardous motions?

-Conveyor belts -Gears -Couplings

What are the two classifications of moving parts that present a hazard?

-Motions -Actions

What are the primary types of machine related hazards?

-Moving parts -Projectiles -Exposure to energized parts

A machine guard:

-Provides a barrier of protection against dangers -Prevents contact with hazardous or potentially hazardous areas of the machine -Allows you to preform your tasks safely

Which of the following are common causes of hand injuries?

-Shear points -Pinch points -Snag points

Who is affected if a machine guard is removed?

-The operator -Nearby co-workers -Maintenance personnel

Draw a line from the potential hazard on the left to its possible injury on the right.

1. Exposure to energized equipment - Burn from electrical shock 2. Plastic tools dropped on machinery - Projectile lodged in skin 3. Proximity to moving gears or flywheels - Dismemberment

Drag and Drop the items on the right into the the right correct category

Motions: -Reciprocating -Rotating -Transversing Actions: -Punching -Cutting -Shearing -Bending

Any machine part, function or process that may cause injury must be:

Safeguarded