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What is an employer responsible for in a lockout/tagout program?
What is an employer responsible for in a lockout/tagout program?
- Providing the necessary equipment for lockout/tagout procedures (correct)
- Providing first aid training to workers
- Conducting daily equipment audits
- Ensuring all workers are certified electricians
What should a lockout/tagout program and procedures incorporate?
What should a lockout/tagout program and procedures incorporate?
- Ignorance of the workers' experience and training
- Exclusion of portable equipment
- Strict adherence to a fixed set of procedures
- Applicability to the experience and training of the workers and conditions in the workplace (correct)
Who should be involved in the lockout/tagout procedure?
Who should be involved in the lockout/tagout procedure?
- Workers with minimal experience
- Supervisors and managers
- Only certified electricians
- Each person who could be exposed directly or indirectly to a source of electrical energy (correct)
What is required for complex lockout/tagout procedures?
What is required for complex lockout/tagout procedures?
What must be established in a lockout/tagout procedure?
What must be established in a lockout/tagout procedure?
Who is responsible for implementing and ensuring completion of the lockout/tagout procedure?
Who is responsible for implementing and ensuring completion of the lockout/tagout procedure?
What must lockout and tagging of electrical sources ensure?
What must lockout and tagging of electrical sources ensure?
When must energy isolation devices for machinery be capable of accepting a lockout device?
When must energy isolation devices for machinery be capable of accepting a lockout device?
What is a requirement for tagout devices?
What is a requirement for tagout devices?
What is tagout defined as in lockout/tagout procedures?
What is tagout defined as in lockout/tagout procedures?
When is tagout without a lock allowed?
When is tagout without a lock allowed?
What must procedures detail regarding lockout/tagout devices?
What must procedures detail regarding lockout/tagout devices?
When is the use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing phase conductors on electrical systems over 1000 volts?
When is the use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing phase conductors on electrical systems over 1000 volts?
What must be done before touching circuit conductors and parts in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy?
What must be done before touching circuit conductors and parts in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy?
What is the purpose of temporary protective grounding equipment?
What is the purpose of temporary protective grounding equipment?
Lockout/tagout procedures only apply to fixed, permanently installed equipment, not temporarily installed or portable equipment
Lockout/tagout procedures only apply to fixed, permanently installed equipment, not temporarily installed or portable equipment
The employer is responsible for auditing the lockout/tagout program, but not the execution of the lockout/tagout procedures
The employer is responsible for auditing the lockout/tagout program, but not the execution of the lockout/tagout procedures
Each person who could be exposed to a source of electrical energy shall be involved in the lockout/tagout procedure
Each person who could be exposed to a source of electrical energy shall be involved in the lockout/tagout procedure
Simple lockout/tagout procedures always require a written plan for each application.
Simple lockout/tagout procedures always require a written plan for each application.
Complex lockout/tagout procedures require a written plan identifying the person in charge and vest primary responsibility in an authorized employee.
Complex lockout/tagout procedures require a written plan identifying the person in charge and vest primary responsibility in an authorized employee.
Lockout/tagout procedures do not need to establish coordination with other jobs or tasks in progress.
Lockout/tagout procedures do not need to establish coordination with other jobs or tasks in progress.
Locks and tags should be installed on control devices like push-buttons or selector switches for electrical lockout/tagout procedures.
Locks and tags should be installed on control devices like push-buttons or selector switches for electrical lockout/tagout procedures.
Energy isolation devices for machinery or equipment installed after January 2, 1990, are not required to be capable of accepting a lockout device.
Energy isolation devices for machinery or equipment installed after January 2, 1990, are not required to be capable of accepting a lockout device.
Tagout devices must be suitable for the environment and duration, and capable of withstanding a specific force.
Tagout devices must be suitable for the environment and duration, and capable of withstanding a specific force.
Tagout is defined as installing a tagout device on hazardous energy sources to prohibit operation of disconnecting means.
Tagout is defined as installing a tagout device on hazardous energy sources to prohibit operation of disconnecting means.
Tagout without a lock is allowed only if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
Tagout without a lock is allowed only if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
Procedures must detail how to remove lockout/tagout devices when the installer is unavailable and inform the installer before returning to work.
Procedures must detail how to remove lockout/tagout devices when the installer is unavailable and inform the installer before returning to work.
Clear identification of steps and responsibilities when a lockout/tagout task is temporarily interrupted for testing or positioning of equipment.
Clear identification of steps and responsibilities when a lockout/tagout task is temporarily interrupted for testing or positioning of equipment.
Use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing each phase conductor on electrical systems over 1000 volts.
Use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing each phase conductor on electrical systems over 1000 volts.
Grounding of circuit conductors and parts before touching them in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy.
Grounding of circuit conductors and parts before touching them in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy.
Lockout/tagout procedures always need to be performed in the order presented, if feasible.
Lockout/tagout procedures always need to be performed in the order presented, if feasible.
It is acceptable to visually verify that all blades of the disconnecting devices are fully open or that drawout-type circuit breakers are withdrawn to the test or fully disconnected position.
It is acceptable to visually verify that all blades of the disconnecting devices are fully open or that drawout-type circuit breakers are withdrawn to the test or fully disconnected position.
It is not necessary to block or relieve stored nonelectrical energy in devices to the extent the circuit parts cannot be unintentionally energized by such devices.
It is not necessary to block or relieve stored nonelectrical energy in devices to the extent the circuit parts cannot be unintentionally energized by such devices.
It is acceptable to apply lockout/tagout devices in accordance with an undocumented and established procedure.
It is acceptable to apply lockout/tagout devices in accordance with an undocumented and established procedure.
It is only necessary to test each phase conductor or circuit part at each point of work for the absence of voltage once.
It is only necessary to test each phase conductor or circuit part at each point of work for the absence of voltage once.
It is not required to release stored electrical energy before beginning work on the equipment.
It is not required to release stored electrical energy before beginning work on the equipment.
It is not necessary to determine that the test instrument is operating satisfactorily through verification on any known voltage source before and after each test.
It is not necessary to determine that the test instrument is operating satisfactorily through verification on any known voltage source before and after each test.
An absence of voltage tester must be permanently mounted and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to be used for testing for the absence of voltage at the work location.
An absence of voltage tester must be permanently mounted and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions to be used for testing for the absence of voltage at the work location.
Noncontact capacitive test instruments are permitted to be used on electrical systems over 1000 volts to test each phase conductor.
Noncontact capacitive test instruments are permitted to be used on electrical systems over 1000 volts to test each phase conductor.
Temporary protective grounding equipment should be placed in a manner to prevent each employee from being exposed to an electric shock hazard.
Temporary protective grounding equipment should be placed in a manner to prevent each employee from being exposed to an electric shock hazard.
Temporary protective grounding equipment is not required to be capable of conducting the maximum fault current that could flow at the point of grounding.
Temporary protective grounding equipment is not required to be capable of conducting the maximum fault current that could flow at the point of grounding.
Temporary protective grounding equipment and connections are not required to have an impedance low enough to cause immediate operation of protective devices in case of unintentional energizing of the electric conductors or circuit parts.
Temporary protective grounding equipment and connections are not required to have an impedance low enough to cause immediate operation of protective devices in case of unintentional energizing of the electric conductors or circuit parts.
Lockout/tagout procedures apply to fixed, permanently installed equipment as well as temporarily installed or portable equipment.
Lockout/tagout procedures apply to fixed, permanently installed equipment as well as temporarily installed or portable equipment.
Tagout without a lock is allowed if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
Tagout without a lock is allowed if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
Energy isolation devices for machinery or equipment installed after January 2, 1990, are required to be capable of accepting a lockout device.
Energy isolation devices for machinery or equipment installed after January 2, 1990, are required to be capable of accepting a lockout device.
When establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition, what should be done after properly interrupting the load current?
When establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition, what should be done after properly interrupting the load current?
What is the purpose of applying lockout/tagout devices in accordance with a documented and established procedure?
What is the purpose of applying lockout/tagout devices in accordance with a documented and established procedure?
What is required before and after testing each phase conductor or circuit part for the absence of voltage?
What is required before and after testing each phase conductor or circuit part for the absence of voltage?
What should be done to the stored nonelectrical energy in devices to the extent the circuit parts cannot be unintentionally energized?
What should be done to the stored nonelectrical energy in devices to the extent the circuit parts cannot be unintentionally energized?
What is the next step after determining all possible sources of electrical supply to the specific equipment?
What is the next step after determining all possible sources of electrical supply to the specific equipment?
What should be visually verified wherever possible during the process of establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition?
What should be visually verified wherever possible during the process of establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition?
When is it necessary to use an adequately rated portable test instrument to test for the absence of voltage at each point of work?
When is it necessary to use an adequately rated portable test instrument to test for the absence of voltage at each point of work?
What is the purpose of temporary protective grounding equipment?
What is the purpose of temporary protective grounding equipment?
When is the use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing phase conductors on electrical systems over 1000 volts?
When is the use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing phase conductors on electrical systems over 1000 volts?
What is required for complex lockout/tagout procedures?
What is required for complex lockout/tagout procedures?
What must lockout and tagging of electrical sources ensure?
What must lockout and tagging of electrical sources ensure?
What is a requirement for tagout devices?
What is a requirement for tagout devices?
What must procedures detail regarding lockout/tagout devices?
What must procedures detail regarding lockout/tagout devices?
When is tagout without a lock allowed?
When is tagout without a lock allowed?
What is an employer responsible for in a lockout/tagout program?
What is an employer responsible for in a lockout/tagout program?
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Lockout/Tagout and Electrically Safe Work Condition Procedures
- Tagout is defined as installing a tagout device on hazardous energy sources to prohibit operation of disconnecting means.
- If locks cannot be attached to existing disconnecting means, alternative means must be employed to ensure electrical safety.
- Tagout without a lock is allowed only if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
- Responsibilities and accountability for individuals exposed to electrical hazards during tagout procedures must be clearly established.
- Procedures must detail how to remove lockout/tagout devices when the installer is unavailable and inform the installer before returning to work.
- Steps to be taken upon completion of a task requiring lockout/tagout, including tests, inspections, and notification of responsible employees.
- Clear identification of steps and responsibilities when a lockout/tagout task is temporarily interrupted for testing or positioning of equipment.
- The process for establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition, including steps to be performed in order.
- Use of portable test instruments to test for the absence of voltage at each point of work, or a permanently mounted absence of voltage tester.
- Use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing each phase conductor on electrical systems over 1000 volts.
- Grounding of circuit conductors and parts before touching them in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy.
- Placement and capacity requirements for temporary protective grounding equipment to prevent exposure to electric shock hazards.
Lockout/Tagout and Electrically Safe Work Condition Procedures
- Tagout is defined as installing a tagout device on hazardous energy sources to prohibit operation of disconnecting means.
- If locks cannot be attached to existing disconnecting means, alternative means must be employed to ensure electrical safety.
- Tagout without a lock is allowed only if equipment design prevents lock installation, with additional safety measures required.
- Responsibilities and accountability for individuals exposed to electrical hazards during tagout procedures must be clearly established.
- Procedures must detail how to remove lockout/tagout devices when the installer is unavailable and inform the installer before returning to work.
- Steps to be taken upon completion of a task requiring lockout/tagout, including tests, inspections, and notification of responsible employees.
- Clear identification of steps and responsibilities when a lockout/tagout task is temporarily interrupted for testing or positioning of equipment.
- The process for establishing and verifying an electrically safe work condition, including steps to be performed in order.
- Use of portable test instruments to test for the absence of voltage at each point of work, or a permanently mounted absence of voltage tester.
- Use of noncontact capacitive test instruments permitted for testing each phase conductor on electrical systems over 1000 volts.
- Grounding of circuit conductors and parts before touching them in the presence of induced voltages or stored electrical energy.
- Placement and capacity requirements for temporary protective grounding equipment to prevent exposure to electric shock hazards.
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