Lockout Tagout Quiz 2

What is the main purpose of lockout tagout procedures?

• To generate electricity

• To make machines more productive

• To increase the power of machines

• To disable a machine while it's being serviced to prevent injuries

What is the purpose of tagging the machine during lockout tagout?

• To secure the energy isolation devices

• To inform others about the type of work being performed on the machine

• To increase the energy source of the machine

• To indicate the machine is out of service

Which type of devices are commonly used to isolate equipment from its energy source?

• Padlocks, chains, and valve clamps

• Barricades and barriers

• Tags and labels

• Wedges and pins

Who are designated as affected employees in lockout tagout situations?

• Maintenance workers only

• People who work with or around the machines being serviced

• Contractors and outside personnel

• Supervisors and managers

What precaution should be taken when working with hydraulic or pneumatic equipment during lockout tagout?

• Bleed any pressurized lines before beginning work

• Use more electrical power

• Remove all lockout devices before starting work

• Increase the pressure in the lines

What should be done after completing lockout tagout procedures on equipment?

• Remove all essential tools from the area

• Inform all employees to stay away from the machine

• Leave the lockout devices on indefinitely

• Test the machine to ensure it won't operate

What is the purpose of grounding capacitors in electrical systems?

• To create a short circuit

• To prevent lockout tagout procedures

• To increase the energy flow

• To drain off stored electrical charges

When should the buddy system be used in lockout tagout procedures?

• When there are multiple energy sources

• When working with low voltage systems

• When the power source is not in sight of the machinery

• When there is only one worker present

What is the purpose of using blinds in hydraulic systems during lockout tagout?

• To create a barrier around the equipment

• To secure moving parts in place

• To increase the pressure in the lines

• To segment the system and bleed one section at a time

What should be done before disconnecting fuses in electrical systems during lockout tagout?

• Remove all safety devices

• Use metal tools near the fuses

• Increase the load on the circuits

• Lock and tag the box where the fuses are located