_____ are placed on dangerous machinery to detect motion, light, heat, pressure, or another stimulus. Their presence helps protect operators from injury while working on machines.

Sensors detect changes such as motion, light, heat, or pressure. On dangerous machinery, they can signal a hazard or stop the machine to help protect operators from injury. Labels and mirrors do not detect these stimuli, and alarms typically alert people after a sensor detects something.

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