MMC Safety & Compliance in Maintenance 2

Question 1

Which OSHA standard specifically governs lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures for the control of hazardous energy?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147

Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 is the OSHA standard titled 'The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)' that applies to maintenance activities.

Question 2

A maintenance technician is about to service a pneumatic press. After de-energizing, what additional step is required before beginning work?

Accepted Answer

Verify zero energy state by attempting to operate the equipment

Answer

Verification of zero energy state — by attempting to activate the equipment — is a mandatory LOTO step to confirm all energy has been released.

Question 3

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom), Safety Data Sheets must contain how many sections?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

The GHS-aligned HazCom standard requires SDS to follow a standardized 16-section format.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) in a maintenance context?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards associated with each step of a maintenance task before work begins

Answer

A JSA breaks a job into steps, identifies potential hazards for each step, and defines preventive measures before work starts.

Question 5

Which type of confined space requires a written permit before entry by maintenance personnel?

Accepted Answer

Permit-required confined space

Answer

A permit-required confined space has one or more serious hazards (atmospheric, engulfment, etc.) and requires a written permit, attendant, and rescue plan.

(MMC) Maintenance Management Certification Practice Test

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MMC Safety & Compliance in Maintenance 2