Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

What is not permitted by an employer regarding machinery and tools?

1. The use of new equipment

2. Operation by unqualified employees

3. The use of damaged or defective machinery

4. Testing machinery without safety measures

The correct answer is: The use of damaged or defective machinery

The choice that indicates an action not permitted by an employer regarding machinery and tools is indeed correct. Employers are responsible for ensuring that equipment used in the workplace is safe and in proper working condition. Allowing the use of damaged or defective machinery poses significant risks not only to the workers operating the machinery but also to others in the vicinity. This can lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities, as malfunctioning equipment may not perform as intended. Furthermore, from a regulatory perspective, safety standards and laws govern the conditions under which machinery can be used in the workplace. Employers are required to conduct regular inspections and maintenance to ensure that all tools and machinery meet safety regulations and are free from defects that could compromise their operation. The other choices, while also addressing aspects of machinery use, do not specifically represent actions that are prohibited under workplace safety guidelines in the same way. For instance, the use of new equipment typically involves following proper training and safety protocols; unqualified employees operating machinery is a serious concern but pertains to qualifications rather than the condition of the tools; and testing machinery without safety measures can certainly be risky, but it aligns more with procedural safety rather than the intrinsic safety of the machinery itself.