ESC Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures 2

Question 1

Which type of stored energy must be released or restrained before work can begin on electrical equipment under LOTO?

Accepted Answer

All forms of stored energy including capacitive, inductive, and gravity-related

Answer

Capacitive energy only

Answer

Inductive energy only

Answer

Only energy in batteries

Question 2

Who is defined as an 'authorized employee' under OSHA's lockout/tagout standard?

Accepted Answer

A person who locks or tags machines and performs the servicing

Answer

Any employee working near the equipment

Answer

A manager who approves the LOTO permit

Answer

An employee who has been notified of the LOTO procedure

Question 3

After completing maintenance work, which step must be completed BEFORE removing lockout devices and restoring energy?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all tools are removed and employees are clear of the equipment

Answer

File the LOTO permit with the safety office

Answer

Test the equipment while locks are still applied

Answer

Replace all warning signs around the area

Question 4

Under what specific condition may a tagout system be used INSTEAD of a lockout system?

Accepted Answer

When the energy-isolating device is not capable of being locked out

Answer

When no lockout devices are available

Answer

When the supervisor determines it is sufficient

Answer

Tagout may always substitute for lockout

Question 5

What information must be included on a tagout device?

Accepted Answer

The employee's name and the date the tag was applied

Answer

Equipment serial number and voltage level

Answer

Department name and work order number

Answer

Supervisor signature and estimated repair time

Question 6

Which OSHA standard specifically governs the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) in general industry?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.132

Answer

29 CFR 1910.303

Answer

29 CFR 1910.269

Question 7

When should an employee receive retraining on lockout/tagout procedures?

Accepted Answer

When there is reason to believe the employee does not follow the energy control program correctly

Answer

Only upon initial hire

Answer

When the annual review is due

Answer

Retraining is never mandatory after initial training