Maintenance Safety Procedures Flashcards
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When performing a group lockout on a complex machine with multiple energy sources, which statement best describes the correct approach?
Answer: Each authorized employee applies their own personal lock to a hasp or lockout device
In a group lockout, every authorized employee applies their own personal lock so no single individual can re-energize equipment while others are still working.
A confined space is classified as 'permit-required' under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 when it:
Answer: Contains or has the potential to contain a serious safety or health hazard
A confined space becomes permit-required when it contains or has the potential to contain a hazard such as hazardous atmosphere, engulfment material, or internal configuration that could trap a worker.
What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) before beginning maintenance work?
Answer: To identify and eliminate or control hazards associated with each step of the job
A JHA breaks a task into steps and identifies hazards at each step so that appropriate controls can be implemented before work begins.
During hot work (welding/cutting) near flammable materials, which action is the FIRST priority before igniting a torch?
Answer: Obtain a hot work permit and verify the area is clear of flammable materials within the required radius
Obtaining a hot work permit and clearing the area of flammable materials within the required distance is the first administrative step that authorizes and conditions the work.
Which electrical safety standard governs safe work practices for electrical installations in general industry, including maintenance activities?
Answer: NFPA 70E — Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 70E establishes electrical safety requirements for workers in general industry, including arc flash boundaries, PPE selection, and energized work permits.
A maintenance technician notices a yellow 'caution' tag on a piece of equipment. According to OSHA's Tagout-Only program rules, this means:
Answer: The equipment has a known deficiency but the tag alone does not provide the same protection as a lockout
A tag alone does not provide the physical restraint that a lock does; OSHA requires employers to demonstrate that a tagout program provides equivalent protection when a lock cannot be applied.
When using a hierarchy of controls to address a maintenance safety hazard, which control method provides the highest level of protection?
Answer: Elimination of the hazard at its source
Elimination — physically removing the hazard — is the most effective control because it prevents exposure entirely rather than managing or mitigating it.