M1 EEEA

1. What is happening to the workforce in today’s workplace?

• a) There are fewer robots.

• b) More jobs are being performed by robots.

• c) It remains unchanged.

• d) It is decreasing.

2. Where do most incidents of injury occur?

• a) During routine inspections.

• b) During maintenance, programming, and adjustments of robots.

• c) While training employees.

• d) During robot installation.

3. What is a key feature of a robotic workstation for safety?

• a) A wide workspace.

• b) A comfortable chair for the operator.

• c) A six-foot safety fence with an electrical interlocking gate.

• d) A high ceiling.

4. What happens when the gate of a robotic workstation is opened?

• a) The robot’s operation stops.

• b) An alarm goes off.

• c) The robot speeds up.

• d) The robot continues to operate.

5. What is a type of presence-sensing device mentioned in the article?

• a) A motion sensor light.

• b) A smoke detector.

• c) A light curtain installation.

• d) A security camera.

6. Why should robot controls not be located within the robot’s working area?

• a) To allow for better communication.

• b) To reduce noise levels.

• c) To improve accessibility.

• d) To avoid accidental operation.

7. What should an emergency stop do according to the article?

• a) Sound an alarm.

• b) Trigger a braking system or cut off power to avoid hazards.

• c) Only cut off power.

• d) Stop all operations in the facility.

8. What must workers understand about the robots they will be working with?

• a) The costs of the robots.

• b) The full range of motion and known hazards.

• c) The history of robotics.

• d) How to build robots from scratch.

9. How often should experienced robot programmers and operators receive training?

• a) Only when new robots are introduced.

• b) Regularly, to stay updated with new technology.

• c) Only once.

• d) Never, as they are already experienced.

10. What does a job safety analysis involve?

• a) Scheduling maintenance.

• b) Evaluating robot aesthetics.

• c) Identifying hazards in each task and developing solutions.

• d) Assessing employee satisfaction.