CSS Electrical Safety and LOTO 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, which employees are authorized to perform lockout/tagout procedures?

Accepted Answer

Employees who have been trained and designated by the employer

Answer

OSHA 1910.147 requires that only employees who have been trained and formally designated as authorized employees may perform LOTO procedures.

Question 2

What is the primary hazard addressed by the OSHA Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147)?

Accepted Answer

Unexpected energization or startup of machinery

Answer

The LOTO standard specifically targets unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy during servicing and maintenance.

Question 3

A tagout device used in place of a lockout device must meet which additional requirement?

Accepted Answer

Additional safety measures equivalent to the protection of a lock must be implemented

Answer

When tagout is used instead of lockout, employers must demonstrate that tagging provides the same level of protection, which often requires additional measures.

Question 4

What does 'stored energy' include in the context of LOTO procedures?

Accepted Answer

Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, thermal, and gravitational energy

Answer

Stored energy encompasses all energy forms including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical (springs), thermal, and gravitational (suspended parts).

Question 5

How often must an employer conduct an inspection of energy control procedures under 29 CFR 1910.147?

Accepted Answer

At least annually

Answer

OSHA requires a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure the procedure and employees' knowledge remain adequate.

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CSS Electrical Safety and LOTO 2