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A table saw is used with the blade guard removed for a repetitive rip cut. What should happen?

Correct Answer

B) Guard saw.

Power tools should be guarded as required; repetitive work does not justify removing required guards.

Answer Options
A
Tag out.
B
Guard saw.
C
Traffic exposure.
D
Unsafe movement.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Power tools should be guarded as required; repetitive work does not justify removing required guards.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Tag out.

Tag out. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the tool guarding exposure being tested.

Option C: Traffic exposure.

Traffic exposure. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the tool guarding exposure being tested.

Option D: Unsafe movement.

Unsafe movement. may relate to another site control, but it does not remove or guard the tool guarding exposure being tested.

Memory Technique

Name the harm before the guard; tag, out, traffic cannot stand in for Correcting Carpentry.

Reference Hint

Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Tool guarding from Cal/OSHA Title 8 Construction Safety Orders; CSLB B General Building. / Cal/OSHA Title 8 hand and power tool guarding; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.

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