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

All forms of stored or residual energy — including capacitive charge, inductance, spring tension, and gravity — must be relieved or restrained before work begins.

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

An authorized employee is the worker who implements the energy control procedure by applying lockout or tagout devices and performs the servicing or maintenance.

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

Before removing lockout devices, the authorized employee must ensure all tools are removed and all employees are safely positioned away from the equipment.

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

Tagout may be used in place of lockout only when the energy-isolating device is not capable of accepting a lockout device; otherwise lockout is required.

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

OSHA requires tagout devices to identify the authorized employee who applied the tag and the date of application at minimum.

(ESC) Electrical Safety Certification Practice Test

(ESC) Electrical Safety Certification Practice Test

ESC Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures 2