Lockout tagout

tagout can be used instead of lockout whenever an employee wants.

False

Employees must have a written policy that defines the lockout process.

True

Tags don't lock out energy but only warn of the dangers.

True

Lockout is just turning off a machine off and unplugging it before performing maintenance.

False

The four main types of energy discussed were electrical mechanical, hydraulic and turbine.

False

A person who locks out machines or equipment in order to preform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment is called an authorized employee.

True

Before starting on a machine that has been locked out, the authorized employee must confirm the isolation of energy to the machine.

True

Locks must be standardized within the facility by color, size or shape.

True

Locks used for lockout can only be used for lockout and nothing else.

True

OSHA estimates that lockout/tagout protects approximately 3.3 million employees each year.

True

The onsite employer must make sure their employees understand and comply with the restrictions of the outside employer's energy control program.

True

Turing off a machine does not necessarily stop all energy to the machine.

True

the lockout process is a six step procedure.

True

the unexpected release of energy is a major hazard during servicing or maintenance

True

there must be continuity of protection between work shifts during group lockout.

True

when a group lockout is necessary, one crew member is given primary responsibility of the crew.

True

A lockout device can be removed by an employer when the employee that placed the device is not present.

true

A person who locks out machine or equipment is an authorized employee.

true

Lockout is a means of keeping equipment from being started.

true

Only the authorized employees that applied the lockout devices should remove the lockout devices.

true