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How effective are your guards?

This quiz will test your knowledge of effective machine guards. Click below to see answers.

  1. You must conduct a ____________ of the machinery in your workplace to determine if machine guards are adequate.
    1. Diagnostic test
    2. Hazard assessment
    3. Step-by-step inspection
    4. All of the above
  2. Guards are still effective even if they loosen due to normal wear and tear.
    1. True
    2. False
  3. The most effective guards are those that require a tool to open or bypass in order to access the working parts of the equipment..
    1. True
    2. False
  4. A broken guard isn’t cause for concern if it still protects workers.
    1. True
    2. False

How effective are your guards?: Answers

  1. Hazard assessment
  2. False. Guards must be secured in place to be effective.
  3. True. Guards are most effective when they are not easily bypassed.
  4. False. Guards must be free of damage or defect, so must be replaced or repaired to ensure worker safety.