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Question 1

 

In which standard would one find standards dealing with guarding of power drive shafts, belts and pulleys, and chains and sprockets?

These would be found in the general machine guarding provisions of 1910.212.

These would be found in 1910.219.

These would be found in 1910.217.

There are no specific standards for these situations. OSHA uses the general duty clause to deal with this issue.

Question 2

 

For 120-volt electrical installations built after 1981 with exposed live parts on one side and grounded parts on the other side, the minimum clear distance in the direction of access to live parts is:

2.5 feet

3 feet

3.5 feet

exposed live parts are not permitted

Question 3

 

Which of the following special industries does not have a specific standard dedicated to the industry?

Grain handling

Logging operations

Meatpacking

Telecommunications

Question 4

 

In which of the following cases can flexible cords be used in lieu of fixed wiring?

When the flexible cord is attached to building surfaces in a secure manner.

Only when approved protection devices are used in situations where the cords run through holes made in walls to facilitate their use.

When the flexible cord is used as a pendant.

When used according to exceptions specified in NFPA-101, the life safety code.

Question 5

 

A(n) __________ is a device designed to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied within its rating.

ground fault circuit interrupter

circuit breaker

automatic re-closing device

hard usage fuse

Question 6

 

In Subpart S, training for individuals relative to working on and around electrical components is __________.

specified in 1910.332

specified in 1910.304

not included as there are no electrical related work practices training standards.

only for journeymen electricians who can work on or around electrical components.

Question 7

 

In what standard would you find a specific prohibition against modifying the end of a plug-in cord?

1910.311

1910.323

1910.334

1910.332

Question 8

 

Immediately before mounting, all abrasive wheels shall be closely inspected and sounded by the user to make sure they have not been damaged in transit, storage, or otherwise. In sounding, the process of striking the wheel with an object to assure that it puts forth a ringing type sound rather than a dull thud is known as the __________.

ring test

clear tone test

tuning fork test

sonic inhibitor test

Question 9

 

Whenever welding or cutting is performed in locations where other than a minor fire might develop, which of the following must be done as a precautionary measure?

The fire department should be notified.

Fire watchers should be stationed to observe the operation.

Such operations are prohibited.

A barrier of non-combustible materials must be erected around the operation.

Question 10

 

According to the Welding Standard, management is required to recognize its responsibility for the safe usage of cutting and welding equipment on its property and __________.

based on fire potentials of plant facilities, establish areas for cutting and welding and establish procedures for cutting and welding, in other areas

designate an individual responsible for authorizing cutting and welding operations in areas not specifically designed for such processes

insist that cutters or welders and their supervisors are suitably trained in the safe operation of their equipment and the safe use of the process

All of the above

Question 11

 

Discuss some of the circumstances where mechanical ventilation is required in the welding standards. Do you believe this requirement is reasonable? Why, or why not?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.

Question 12

 

Discuss some of the problems that might be encountered when implementing OSHA’s machine guarding standards in the workplace. Do you feel that the standards are adequate to control machine guarding hazards in general industry? Why, or why not?

Your response must be at least 200 words in length. You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.