Lockout/Tag-out and Isolation of Hazards in Rescue Operations

Questions and Answers

According to protocol, what should be done if the owner's lockout/tag-out equipment is not available?

Assign a team member to manually shut off the energy source

Utilize the Fire Department's lockout/tag-out equipment whenever possible (correct)

Use the Fire Department's equipment as a last resort

Proceed without lockout/tag-out equipment

When should the Fire Department's lockout/tag-out equipment not be used?

When the owner's equipment is not available

Never, it should always be used (correct)

When the energy source can be safely isolated

When the equipment is available and can be used safely

What is the purpose of assigning a Fire Department member to manually shut off the energy source?

To assist in the rescue operation

To provide additional scene safety

To ensure the energy source remains in the 'on' position

To safeguard that the energy source remains in the 'off' position (correct)

When can the energy source not be safely isolated?

When dealing with a sanitary or storm sewer Signup and view all the answers

What should be done with the lockout/tag-out equipment found in the kits?

Use it according to the manufacturer's instructions Signup and view all the answers

What is required when the energy source cannot be safely isolated?

A higher level of rescue accountability and scene safety Signup and view all the answers

According to the document, when is it considered necessary to isolate energy sources during rescue operations?

When the rescue involves a machine that is operating, or an area directly exposed to an energy source. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lockout/Tag-out and Isolation of Hazards During Rescue Operations

Purpose

Lockout/Tag-out is the preferred method of isolating machines, equipment, or areas from energy sources during rescue operations.

Policy

Energy sources must be isolated (controlled or shut down) before a rescue can safely take place in situations such as:
- Machines or equipment involved in a rescue
- Areas directly exposed to energy sources (e.g., elevators, confined spaces, utility/telephone poles, electrically-powered conveyor systems)

Procedure

Consult the owner or user of the machine, equipment, or area before initiating lockout/tag-out operations
Utilize the owner's or user's lockout/tag-out equipment and practices whenever possible
Use the Fire Department's lockout/tag-out equipment (carried on each engine) if the owner's equipment is not available or cannot be used safely
Use the equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions
Assign a Fire Department member to manually shut off the energy source and remain at the shut-off location if lockout/tag-out equipment cannot be used
Maintain a higher level of rescue accountability and scene safety if the energy source cannot be safely isolated (e.g., sanitary or storm sewer)

Description

Learn about the standard operating guidelines for lockout/tag-out and isolation of hazards during rescue operations, including NIMS compliance and procedures. This quiz is designed for firefighting and emergency response personnel.