1. 1.

Squaring Shears Safety Measure

Question: One of the measures in mental shears and slitters is squaring shears should have a fixed
barrier guard placed at least .......... away from the shear (knife) and not more than .......... above
the table.

a. 5mm, 7mm

b. 12mm, 10mm

c. 15mm, 20mm

d. 25mm, 30mm

Answer: b. 12mm, 10mm

2. Hazard-Free Mechanism

Question: ................... indicates parts so constructed as to cause no hazard viz. shaft sliding and
link mechanism so located or with slow speed that their contact is not dangerous.

a. Safety by construction

b. Safety by position or location

c. Safety by design

d. Safety by guarding

Answer: c. Safety by design

3. Machine Processing Area

Question: That area on a machine where material is positioned for processing by the machine and
where work is actually being performed on the material (feeding point, Hopper) is called as:

a. Zero mechanical state (ZMS)

b. Point of operation

c. Guarding

d. Prime mover point

Answer: b. Point of operation

4. Minimum Fencing Requirement

Question: Fencing means guarding by means of a locked fence or rail enclosure which restricts
access to the machine except by authorized personnel. The fencing must be a minimum .........

a. 2 meters

b. 1 meter

c. 5 meters

d. 3 meters

Answer: a. 2 meters

5. Mechanical Hazard Area

Question: A hazard area created by two or more mechanical components rotating in opposite
directions in the same plane and in close conjunction or interaction e.g., calendar rolls, in running
rolls of textile or paper machines is termed as ..........

a. Tool point

b. Ingoing (in-running) Nips

c. Shear points

d. Feed points

Answer: b. Ingoing (in-running) Nips

6. Computer Usage Hazards

Question: One of the hazards in the use of computers for various applications (Documentation,
reporting, data storage, presentation, etc.) is psychological problems like monotonous work in an
isolated position, waiting times, intense concentration (e.g., traffic control). What are the control
measures?

a. Computer room should not be too noisy, too warm, too cold, unpleasant, humid, congested, or
poorly lighted.
b. Antiglare screen or auto glare (strain) removal device

c. Good design and layout of computer room, equipment, fire protection system records
protection, utilities protection, and safe storage practices

d. Using a computer mouse for a long time to be avoided.

Answer: c. Good design and layout of computer room, equipment, fire protection system records
protection, utilities protection, and safe storage practices

7. Safety Measures in Moulding Operation

Question: Safety aspects and preventive measures in moulding operations: What are the safety
measures in case of health hazard due to sand, free silica, silicones, and zircon, silicosis, silica dust
in sand handling, shakeout, and slinging operation?

a. Fire retardant protective clothing, head protection

b. Emergency shower, eye wash bottle, barrier cream

c. Good housekeeping, local exhaust system, vacuum cleaning

d. Dual safety squeeze controls and knee valve jolt control.

Answer: c. Good housekeeping, local exhaust system, vacuum cleaning

8. Vibration Hazard in Chipping

Question: Chipping is effectively used to take out unwanted hard, tough material or to cut jobs in
a short time. One of the hazards in this process is that the operator has to experience continuous
vibration while using the chipping tool. What preventive actions will you take?

a. Soft padded hand gloves may be used for relief while operating the tool.

b. Wear safety shoes to save from sharp pieces scattered on the ground.

c. If work is of longer duration, some rest may be given to hands. During this rest period, other
supplementary activities can be completed.

d. Options A and C are true

Answer: d. Options A and C are true

9. Hot Rolling Mill Hazards

Question: Hazards in hot rolling mill operation: Harmful gases from lead alloy rolling or cutting, gas
cutters, or butt welding (ozone effect), pit furnace and reheating furnace need:

a. Proper supervision

b. Effective exhaust

c. Trained workforce

d. Hand tools and tongs to hold hot material should be well designed, frequently inspected, and
well maintained

Answer: b. Effective exhaust

10. Safety in Pattern Making

Question: Safety Aspects and Preventive Measures in Pattern Making: What are the safety
measures?

a. Provide ear protection

b. Local exhaust ventilation

c. Earthing

d. Guarding and safe operation

Answer: b. Local exhaust ventilation

11. Textile Industry: Doubling Machines

Question: Textile industry: Doubling Machines (frames): What are the safety measures for drives?

a. Hydraulic braking system should be provided to stop the beam within shortest possible time.

b. Beam side distance guard (rod) should be interlocked (Contact switch) with drum which drives
the beam.

c. The gap between the moving parts of conveyor and fixed parts should be checked all along its
length and reduced to the minimum by suitable covers/guards.
d. Main drive pulley belt and head stock gearing should be guarded, delivery roll gears should be
guarded.

Answer: d. Main drive pulley belt and head stock gearing should be guarded, delivery roll gears
should be guarded.

12. Textile Industry: Bleaching Process

Question: Textile Industry: Bleaching Process: Purpose is to whiten the cloth or yarn (threads).
Normally chlorine or hydrogen peroxide are used as bleach liquors. What are the safety measures
to be taken?

a. Concentration of chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, or hydrogen peroxide should be within safe

limits

b. Emergency kit to handle chlorine leak should be kept ready.

c. Proper respirator, eye goggles, and gloves should be worn while working near chlorine gas

d. All the options A, B, and C are true.

Answer: d. All the options A, B, and C are true.

13. Preventing Unexpected Equipment Start

Question: Which procedure is required to prevent an accident from unexpected starting or

operation of any equipment when some repair or maintenance work is to be started?

a. Protective Multiple Earthing (PME) System

b. Lockout and Tag out

c. Earth leakage circuit breaker

d. Combined Voltage-Operated and differential current circuit-breaker

Answer: b. Lockout and Tag out

14. Electrical Hazards

Question: Say true or false:

1. Injuries are possible without current flowing through the body.

2. Main protection from electrical hazards are proper fuses, switchgears, circuit breakers,
earthings, and bonding.

a. 1 is true, 2 is false

b. 1 is false, 2 is true

c. Both 1 and 2 are true

d. Both 1 and 2 are false

Answer: b. 1 is false, 2 is true

15. Effects of Electrical Current on Human Body

Question: Effect of DC and AC (current) on the human body of DC 400-800 mA and AC 50-100 mA
(50Hz) is:

a. Some loss of muscular control

b. Possible heart failure (ventricular fibrillation)

c. Mild shock

d. Usually fatal

Answer: b. Possible heart failure (ventricular fibrillation)

16. Accident-Prone Body Parts in Electrical Industry

Question: A study of the electrical equipment industry has shown accidents to body sites.
According to this, to the extent of 33% happen to which part of the body?

a. Head

b. Eyes

c. Fingers

d. Feet

Answer: c. Fingers
17. Internal Lightning Protection System

Question: An overall lightning protection system consists of external lightning protection (lightning
protection/earthing) and internal lightning protection. The function of an internal lightning
protection system is:

a. Interception of direct lighting strikes via an air-termination system

b. Safe discharge of lightning current to earth via a down-conductor system

c. Distribution of the lightning current in the ground via an earth-termination system

d. Prevention of dangerous sparking in the structure by establishing equipotential bonding

Answer: d. Prevention of dangerous sparking in the structure by establishing equipotential

bonding