Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Quiz

1

What does LOTO stand for?

Lock Out, Tag Out

Lock On, Tag On

Lock Off, Tag Off

Lock Out, Turn Off

2

What is the primary purpose of LOTO procedures?

To save energy

To prevent accidental startup of equipment

To make maintenance easier

To reduce noise levels

3

Who is responsible for applying LOTO devices?

Only supervisors

Only maintenance personnel

Authorized employees

Anyone who works near the equipment

4

What should be done before applying LOTO devices?

Notify affected employees

Start the equipment

Remove all tools

Call the supervisor

5

What is the correct sequence for LOTO procedures?

Lock out, tag out, verify isolation

Tag out, lock out, verify isolation

Verify isolation, lock out, tag out

Lock out, verify isolation, tag out

6

What should be done if a LOTO device is found damaged?

Use it anyway

Replace it immediately

Ignore it

Report it to the supervisor

7

What information should be on a LOTO tag?

Only the employee name

Only the date

Employee name, date, and reason for LOTO

Only the equipment name

8

What is the purpose of verifying isolation during LOTO?

To save time

To ensure the equipment cannot start

To test the equipment

To clean the equipment

9

What should be done before removing LOTO devices?

Start the equipment

Ensure the work is complete and area is clear

Remove all tools

Call the supervisor

10

Who should be notified when LOTO devices are removed?

No one

Only the supervisor

Affected employees

Only maintenance personnel

11

What is a group LOTO procedure?

Multiple employees working on the same equipment

Multiple pieces of equipment locked out together

A team approach to LOTO

All of the above

12

What should be done if someone else's LOTO device is found?

Remove it immediately

Ignore it

Report it to a supervisor

Use the equipment anyway