LOCKOUT / TAGOUT QUIZ

Please choose the correct answers to the following:

1. Lockout/tagout helps to prevent accidents by shutting off power before machine repair or maintenance
____ True ____ False

2. Authorized employees are those permitted to:

____ Repair machines ____ Use machines ____ Lock & tag out machines

3. Lockout/tagout has to follow specific steps.

____ True ____ False

4. You lock out a machine before turning off the power

____ True ____ False

5. Lockout/tagout steps include releasing energy stored in springs, air lines, pressure systems, etc.
____ True ____ False

6. Locks and tags are equally good choices for lockout/tagout

____ True ____ False

7. Once equipment is locked out, it has to be tested to be sure it can’t start accidentally
____ True ____ False

8. Employees not involved in lockout/tagout don’t have to pay attention to locks and tags
____ True ____ False

9. You’re permitted to skip lockout/tagout for emergency repairs

____ True ____ False

10. Lockout/tagout procedures are common sense and don’t require special training
____ True ____ False

11. Machine guards must always be in place/tested before the machine returns to service
____ True ____ False

12. An employee must _______ to prevent the unexpected start-up of the equipment
____ Another machine ____ A tagout device ____ Barricade tape

13. A tag/lock can be removed by anyone if the person who put the lockout device on the machine is at lunch
____ True ____False

14. Tags alone provide ________ protection from unexpected start-up than locks
____ More ____ Less ____The same
15. Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy-isolating devices
____ True ____ False

16. Before you remove your locks and tags and attempt to start-up a piece of equipment you should
____ Clear all tools from the equipment and notify the operator
____ Tell your supervisor ____ Sound the “all clear” air horn three times

17. Locks and tags must clearly identify the employee who applies them
____ True ____False

18. Once you have locked and tagged a steam line you should
____ Begin making repairs ____Rope off the area ____ Bleed-off any stored pressure

19. If your work shift is over and you have left locks and tags on a piece of equipment you should
____ Remove your lock and tag when the next shift mechanic attaches their lock and tag
____ Leave your lock and tag for the next shift to worry about ____ Remove your lock and tag

20. The safest way to de-energize electrical equipment is to attach a lock and tag to the main disconnect
____ True ____ False