OSHA Quiz ( 13 ) Lockout/Tagout

Which of the following does the lockout and tagout standard not apply to?

All of the above

Lockout devices and tagout devices must be :

All of the above

Lockout/tagout establishes the maximum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy.

False

Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be relieved.

True

If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program must utilize lockout, Unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth by OSHA regulations.

True

Lockout devices must be substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as with the use of bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools.

True

What is the first step in the application of energy control (lockout or tagout procedures) sequence?

Preparation for shutdown

It is not necessary that the lockout or tagout process is performing the servicing or maintenance.

False

Where appropriate, the employer must provide the following materials for isolating, securing or blocking machines or equipment from energy sources:

Locks/Tags

Safety de-energizing the debarker requires that six electrical sources and one pneumatic energy source needed to be disconnected and locked out.

True