Gear guards must extend ____ inches above the mesh point by a band guard covering the face or be completely enclosed.

Gear guards must extend ____ inches above the mesh point by a band guard covering the face or be completely enclosed.

• A. 4 Inches
• B. 6 Inches
• C. 8 Inches
• D. 10 Inches

Answer: (B)

Moving gear parts pose entanglement and injury risks. To prevent access to the gears, guards must extend a minimum distance above the point where the gears mesh. Specifically, the guard needs to extend six inches above that mesh point. If the guard cannot reach this height, the entire gear system must be completely enclosed to eliminate any access. A band guard covering the face can provide protection, but the six-inch extension (or full enclosure) is the fundamental requirement to keep hands and clothing away from the moving gears.

Moving gear parts pose entanglement and injury risks. To prevent access to the gears, guards must extend a minimum distance above the point where the gears mesh. Specifically, the guard needs to extend six inches above that mesh point. If the guard cannot reach this height, the entire gear system must be completely enclosed to eliminate any access. A band guard covering the face can provide protection, but the six-inch extension (or full enclosure) is the fundamental requirement to keep hands and clothing away from the moving gears.