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Driven machinery are machines that use power or force to do work, such as engines, motors, pumps, cranes, lifts, etc. These machines can be very useful and helpful, but they can also be very dangerous and harmful if they are not used properly or safely. That is why there are some rules and guidelines that everyone who works with or near driven machinery must follow. These rules and guidelines are called the driven machinery regulations. The driven machinery regulations are part of the occupational health and safety act, which is a law that aims to protect the health and safety of workers and other people in the workplace. The act also applies to schools, because schools are also workplaces where teachers and students work and learn. The act says that everyone in the workplace has a responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries from happening. This means that employers, employees, teachers, students, and visitors must all do their part to make sure that the workplace is safe and healthy. Some of the things that the driven machinery regulations say are: • Only people who are trained and authorized can operate or repair driven machinery. They must have a certificate or a permit that shows that they have the skills and knowledge to do so. • Before using any driven machinery, you must check that it is in good condition and working order. You must also make sure that there are no loose or broken parts, wires, cables, belts, etc. that could cause a problem or a hazard. • You must always follow the instructions and warnings that come with the driven machinery. You must also wear the appropriate protective clothing and equipment, such as gloves, goggles, helmets, boots, etc. when you use or work near driven machinery. • You must never play with or tamper with driven machinery. You must also never put your hands, feet, hair, clothes, or any other part of your body near moving parts of driven machinery. You must also keep away from hot surfaces or liquids that could burn you. • You must always switch off and unplug driven machinery when you are not using it or when you are leaving it unattended. You must also lock it up or store it in a safe place where no one can access it without permission. • If you see any problem or defect with driven machinery, you must report it to your teacher or supervisor immediately. You must also warn other people who may be near the driven machinery to stay away from it until it is fixed or replaced. •