Industry 4.0/IIoT
What does "Industry 4.0" refer to?
Industry 4.0 refers to the fourth industrial revolution.
What does PPE stand for?
"PPE" stands for Personal Protective Equipment.
What MUST an operator know before using a machine?
An operator must know how the machine works/an operator must know its operating procedures/its key safety points/and how to safely shut the machine down.
What is a HAND TOOL and what are they most often used for?
A hand tool is ANY tool that is operated by hand WITHOUT the use of ANY ELECTRICITY or ANY TYPE OF OTHER POWER/Hand tools are most often used to cut, strike, clamp, and assemble workpieces and components.
What are one, or MORE, safety steps that NEED to be taken BEFORE a RIGGER will be able to enable a SAFE lift?
Receive training/use proper PPE/check equipment safety ratings/inspect rigging components.
What is ONE thing the Industry 4.0 revolution uses?
Automation/real-time data exchange/ advanced technologies, centralized (cloud) data storage.
What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in the basis of types of protection, one example being the answer "leg protection."
Head protection/eye protection/foot protection/hand protection/face (airways like mouth) protection.
Walking around the machine to make sure all guards are present and operational/ no loose parts are near or on the machine/ machine adjustments are correct/ fluid levels are normal.
What are one, or more, examples of HAND TOOLS?
Wrenches/ screwdrivers/ HEX KEYS/ hammers/ pliers/ saws.
What are some safety tips to follow BEFORE conducting a lift with a crane?
Clear the area and be alert/lift slowly and smoothly/keep the load low/ do not allow personnel under load/do not leave a suspended load unattended.
How has Industry 4.0 transformed manufacturing?
Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing by creating the Smart Factory, which is where machines, sensors, devices, and people communicate with one another in real-time.
What is ANSI and what do they do?
ANSI is the American National Standards Institute/ ANSI divides hard hats into three classes based on the amount of protection from electrical voltage they provide.
What MUST an operator do if a PROBLEM IS FOUND with a machine?
An operator MUST immediately lockout and/or tagout AND TEST the machine to ensure that no other employee can use it, and then notify a supervisor.
What are the MOST COMMON THREE TYPES of WRENCHES?
Open-end wrench/ box-end wrench/ ratchet wrench.
According to OSHA, how often should forklifts be inspected?
What are all FOUR classes of voltage protection hard hats, according to ANSI?
Class G, Class E, Class C, and Bump Caps.
What is a FIXED guard and when is it used?
A fixed guard is permanently mounted to the machine/A fixed guard is normally used on machine parts that do not often need to be accessed for servicing.
A hex key is a type of hand tool that uses a threaded fastener with a cavity and is designed to turn hexagon-shaped recesses with a large amount of torque.
If forklifts are required to be inspected DAILY by a TRAINED employee; if a forklift is used 24 hours a day, how often should a forklift be inspected THEN?
What does IIoT stand for, and what is it?
IIoT stands for the "Industrial Internet of Things" & IIoT is a technology term that means the use of networks to connect machines, sensors, and software.
What does foot PPE protect wearers from?
Safety PPE protects from heat, compression, puncture, and other temperature-related injuries.
What is an ADJUSTABLE guard and what tool is it MOST OFTEN found on?
An adjustable guard is a guard that can be CUSTOMIZED BY THE OPERATOR to accept various sizes of stock while protecting the worker from the point of operation/ An adjustable guard is often found on different types of saws.
What is TORQUE?
Torque is the measure of rotational force expressed in units of ft-lbs or N-m.
What MUST be done IF a PROBLEM is found with a FORKLIFT?
If a problem is found with a forklift, the forklift MUST be PUT OUT OF SERVICE UNTIL THE FORKLIFT IS FIXED.