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Equipment modifications and new unit start-ups require the existing workforce to have additional lockout/tagout training.
True
Lockout locks must be standardized by color, shape or size.
True
When you cannot lockout the energy isolating device of a machine, you must still attach the tagout device to it, and complete the tagout procedures.
True
What does Lockout/Tagout prevent?
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What is the purpose of a workplace lockout/tagout standard?
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Which of the following is an example of an energy isolating device?
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Who is an 'authorized employee' in a lockout/tagout program?
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Who may remove the lock from the machine?
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In case the servicing and/or maintenance is performed by a group of employees, who is responsible for executing the tagout/lockout procedure?
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What must a tagout device state?
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When must your employer retrain you?
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Which must an employee know before starting to work on a piece of equipment?
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What is the main purpose of Lockout/Tagout?
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What must happen before removing a machine guard?
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What is a tag used for?
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What types of lockout/tagout records should be kept?
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The purpose of Lockout/Tagout is to prevent injury due to the _____________ startup of machines and equipment, or release of stored energy.
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What must the employer do if an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out?
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Which statement below is true concerning the use of tagout devices?
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Lockout/Tagout devices must be ________, so that they are capable of withstanding the environment to which they are exposed.
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Which of the following is true about Lockout/Tagout devices?
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What incidents/accidents have been given the name 'The Fatal Five' concerning Lockout/Tagout injuries?
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_________ prevents injury to servicing and/or maintenance employees due to the unexpected energization or startup of machines and equipment, or release of stored energy.
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[____] should be used only when a lock is not feasible.
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The purpose of Lockout/Tagout is to prevent injury due to the _________ startup of machines and equipment, or release of stored energy.
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Which of the following is not one of the three components of an Energy Control Program (ECP)?
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Study Notes
Lockout/Tagout Overview
- Equipment modifications and new unit start-ups necessitate additional lockout/tagout training for existing workforce.
- Lockout locks must maintain standardized features (color, shape, or size) for consistent safety practices.
Tagout Procedures
- When equipment cannot be locked out, a tagout device must still be attached, following proper tagout procedures.
- A tag communicates that the machine should not be operated or that energy isolating devices must remain in the "safe" or "off" position.
Lockout/Tagout Standards
- Lockout/Tagout standards are mandated to prevent the release of hazardous energy during machine servicing or maintenance.
- Energy isolating devices can include circuit breakers, disconnect switches, and line valves.
Authorized Employees and Responsibilities
- An "authorized employee" executes energy control procedures and is responsible for locking or tagging out machines for maintenance purposes.
- Only the individual who locked the machine can remove the lock.
Group Lockout Procedures
- In group servicing, a designated employee is responsible for leading the tagout/lockout procedure, chosen by group consensus.
Training and Knowledge Requirements
- Employers are required to retrain employees when there are changes in work assignments, processes, machinery, or energy control procedures.
- Employees must be knowledgeable about controlled energy types, their magnitude, hazards, and the methods to control that energy.
Safety and Emergency Protocols
- The primary goal of lockout/tagout is to safeguard employees from serious injuries caused by accidental energy releases.
- Before removing any machine guard, proper lockout/tagout protocols must be followed.
Documentation and Record Keeping
- Essential lockout/tagout records include written procedures, inspection documents, and training records to ensure compliance and safety.
Device Specifications
- Lockout/tagout devices must be durable and substantial enough to prevent accidental removal.
Common Incidents and Prevention
- The leading causes of lockout/tagout injuries, termed "The Fatal Five", include failure to stop equipment, disconnect power sources, drain residual energy, accidental restarts, and not clearing work areas before beginning maintenance.
- Lockout/tagout serves to prevent injury from unexpected machine startups or energy releases.
Alternative Measures
- Tags should only be used when locking out is not feasible, emphasizing the importance of locks in the safety protocol.
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