Which of the following best prevents entanglement around rotating parts?

• A. Removing loose clothing and jewelry
• B. Wearing a long scarf near machine
• C. Hanging a lanyard on clothing
• D. Wearing open-toed shoes

Answer: (A)

Entanglement around rotating parts happens when items can be snagged by moving machinery. Loose clothing, jewelry, or accessories are the main culprits because they can wrap around belts, gears, or shafts and pull you into the equipment. The most effective prevention is to remove loose clothing and jewelry before working near rotating machinery, ensuring clothing is snug or secured and any hair is tied back.

Long scarves near machines can catch on a spinning part and pull you in, so they’re hazardous. A lanyard hanging from clothing can snag and tighten in the same way, creating a dangerous pull. Open-toed shoes don’t address the entanglement risk and also expose your feet to other hazards.