Workplace Safety and Compliance Flashcards
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What does OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard require before performing maintenance on energy-isolating equipment?
Answer: De-energize equipment and apply locks and tags to energy isolation points
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires that all energy sources be isolated and locked or tagged out before maintenance or servicing begins to prevent unexpected energization.
Under LOTO procedures, what must an authorized employee do after applying their personal lock to a machine?
Answer: Verify that the equipment is de-energized by attempting to start it
After applying a lockout device, the authorized employee must verify the equipment is de-energized by attempting to activate it or using a meter to confirm zero energy state.
Which type of energy source must be controlled under OSHA's LOTO standard in addition to electrical energy?
Answer: Hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and gravitational energy
OSHA's LOTO standard applies to all forms of hazardous energy including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and gravitational (stored potential) energy.
What is the key difference between a lockout device and a tagout device?
Answer: Lockout devices physically prevent operation; tagout devices only warn that equipment should not be energized
Lockout devices physically prevent the re-energization of equipment, while tagout devices are warning labels that do not physically restrain operation and provide less protection.
How many employees can share a single lock on a group lockout procedure?
Answer: Each authorized employee must apply their own personal lock
In group lockout procedures, each authorized employee working on the equipment must apply their own personal lock to the group lockout hasp to ensure individual protection.
When must LOTO procedures be reviewed?
Answer: Annually and whenever there is reason to believe the procedure may not be adequate
OSHA requires periodic inspections of energy control procedures at least annually, and also whenever there is reason to believe the procedure may not be protecting employees adequately.
An employee performing cord-and-plug equipment servicing is exempt from LOTO requirements if which condition is met?
Answer: The plug is under the exclusive control of the employee performing the work
OSHA exempts cord-and-plug equipment from LOTO if the plug is unplugged and kept under the exclusive personal control of the employee doing the service work.