Machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures in Manufacturing industry

What standard was created for the control of hazardous energy in the manufacturing industry?

• ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012

• OSHA 1926.1450

• ANSI/ASME B20.1-2012

• ANSI/ASSE A10.33-2012

What type of safety device should be used to prevent unauthorized machine operation during maintenance?

• A lockout device

• A trip switch

• A power switch

• An emergency stop button

Which type of guard is movable and is usually manually operated?

• Fixed guards

• Width restrictions

• Interlocking guards

• Adjustable guards

Which of the following is a potential hazard of lockout/tagout?

• Energy overload

• Electric shock

• Contaminated air

• Poor ergonomics

When should lockout/tagout devices be applied to equipment?

• At the start of maintenance

• After the equipment has been shut down

• Before the equipment has been shut down

• When the equipment is running

What type of machine guarding typically covers an entire powered machine, including the points of operation?

• Interlock

• Enclosure

• Trip switch

• Perimeter

Which OSHA standard is related to machine guarding and lockout/tagout?

• ANSI Z244.1-2003

• OSHA 1910.212

• ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012

• OSHA 1910.147

What document must be completed prior to lockout/tagout?

• The Lockout/Tagout Plan

• The Lockout/Tagout Procedure

• The Safety Auditing Log

• The Lockout/Tagout Record

What is the purpose of tagging-out equipment?

• To reduce energy flow

• To identify equipment in the process

• To notify personnel of hazards

• To initiate emergency response plans

Which of the following personnel should have specific lockout/tagout authorization?

• Assembly workers

• Safety officers

• Maintenance technicians

• General machine operators