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Lockout/Tagout Electrical Safety Quiz

15 Questions•

Electrical Quizzes

Test your knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for electrical equipment, including proper application, removal, and safety protocols. Essential for preventing electrical accidents during maintenance.

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What is the primary purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures?

To save energy costs

To prevent the unexpected startup of equipment during maintenance

To make equipment run faster

To reduce noise levels

Who is responsible for applying lockout/tagout devices?

Only supervisors

Only maintenance personnel

The authorized employee performing the work

Any employee in the area

What is the first step in the LOTO procedure?

Apply the lockout device

Notify affected employees

Shut down the equipment

Verify isolation

What should you do before applying a lockout device?

Shut down the equipment using normal shutdown procedures

Apply the tagout device first

Test the equipment

Call maintenance

What is the purpose of a tagout device?

To provide a visual warning about the lockout

To make the equipment run faster

To save energy

To reduce noise

You can remove someone else's lockout device if they are not available.

True

False

What should you do after applying lockout devices?

Start working immediately

Verify that the equipment is isolated and cannot be started

Leave the area

Call your supervisor

What information should be on a lockout tag?

Only the employee's name

Employee name, date, time, and reason for lockout

Only the date

Only the equipment number

What should you do if you find equipment locked out?

Remove the lockout device

Attempt to start the equipment

Do not attempt to start or operate the equipment

Call the police

When can lockout devices be removed?

When the supervisor says so

When the work is complete and the area is clear

When you need to test the equipment

When the shift ends

What should you do before removing lockout devices?

Notify affected employees

Start the equipment immediately

Leave the area

Call maintenance

Group lockout procedures can be used when multiple employees work on the same equipment.

True

False

What is a lockout hasp used for?

To lock multiple energy sources

To make the equipment run faster

To save energy

To reduce noise

What should you do if you cannot identify the person who applied a lockout?

Remove the lockout device

Contact your supervisor or safety officer

Attempt to start the equipment

Ignore it

How often should LOTO procedures be reviewed?

Never

Only when there is an incident

Annually or when procedures change

Every month