Lockout/Tagout Quiz

Can you answer these questions?

Question

Affected employees in a lockout/tagout are those who…

(A) Operate the machinery that is being maintained or repaired
(B) Perform servicing and maintenance activities on the machinery
(C) Both a and b
(D) Are affected by improper lockout procedure

Give me a hint

Hint:

These are NOT the same employees as “authorized employees”.

Show me the Answer

Correct answer is:

(A) Operate the machinery that is being maintained or repaired

Explanation:

According to OSHA, an affected employee is the one-

- whose task involves using or operating a machine or piece of equipment on which maintenance or servicing activity is being carried out under lockout or tagout.
- whose job involves working in an area where servicing or maintenance activity is being carried out.

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