ESC Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures

Question 1

According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, which term describes the placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device to ensure the equipment cannot be energized?

Accepted Answer

Lockout

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Tagout

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Blanking

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Blocking

Question 2

Before performing lockout/tagout, an authorized employee must first notify which group of people?

Accepted Answer

All affected employees

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Only the supervisor

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Only other authorized employees

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The facility safety officer only

Question 3

Which step in the LOTO sequence involves verifying that the equipment has been successfully de-energized after isolation?

Accepted Answer

Verification

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Release of stored energy

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Isolation

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Notification

Question 4

When multiple workers are servicing the same piece of equipment, which LOTO method must be used?

Accepted Answer

Group lockout using a hasp with individual locks from each worker

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A single lock applied by the supervisor

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One tagout device signed by all workers

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Sequential lockout by seniority

Question 5

Under OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard, how often must LOTO procedures be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Annually

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Monthly

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Quarterly

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Every three years

Question 6

What is the correct order of the first three steps in a lockout/tagout procedure?

Accepted Answer

Notify → Shut down → Isolate

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Isolate → Notify → Shut down

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Shut down → Isolate → Release stored energy

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Release stored energy → Shut down → Notify

Question 7

A tagout device differs from a lockout device primarily because a tagout device:

Accepted Answer

Only provides a warning and does not physically prevent energization

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Physically prevents operation of the energy-isolating device

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Is approved for use on all energy-isolating devices

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Must be used only by supervisors