OSHA Lockout/Tagout Procedures 3

Question 1

Which of the following is classified as an 'affected employee' under LOTO?

Accepted Answer

An employee who operates the machine but does not service it

Answer

An affected employee operates or works near equipment being serviced but does not perform the lockout themselves.

Question 2

What is required of a lockout device according to OSHA?

Accepted Answer

It must be durable, standardized, and substantial

Answer

Lockout devices must be durable, standardized, substantial, and identifiable to prevent removal without excessive force.

Question 3

During a group lockout, what device is commonly used so each worker can attach a personal lock?

Accepted Answer

A lockout hasp

Answer

A group lockout hasp allows multiple authorized employees to each apply their own personal lock to one isolation point.

Question 4

When must stored electrical energy in capacitors be addressed during LOTO?

Accepted Answer

It must be dissipated or restrained before work begins

Answer

Stored or residual energy such as that in capacitors must be dissipated or restrained before servicing begins.

Question 5

Which situation is generally EXEMPT from the full LOTO standard?

Accepted Answer

Minor tool changes during normal production using alternative protection

Answer

Minor servicing during normal production operations may be exempt if alternative effective protection is provided.

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