Question

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machine guards are what type of control in the hierarchy of controls?

• elimination
• engineering controls
• substitution
• ppe

Explanation:

Identify the definition of machine guards

Machine guards are physical barriers designed to isolate people from hazards created by moving machine parts.

Match with the Hierarchy of Controls

The Hierarchy of Controls classifies hazard control methods from most to least effective:

1. Elimination (physically remove the hazard)
2. Substitution (replace the hazard)
3. Engineering controls (isolate people from the hazard)
4. Administrative controls (change the way people work)
5. PPE (protect the worker with Personal Protective Equipment)

Select the correct category

Since machine guards physically isolate the worker from the hazard, they are classified as engineering controls.

Answer:

• (A) Elimination
• (B) Engineering controls (Correct answer)
• (C) Substitution
• (D) PPE