710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

• Purpose: The purpose of the procedures is to ensure the unexpected energization/startup or
  shutdown does not occur during servicing or maintenance activities.


• Authority: The responsible manager authorizes the procedures and ensures specific
  rules/techniques are listed within the procedures.

3. The scope of lockout/tagout procedures may be limited to _____.

a. individually identified pieces of equipment only

b. a single piece or a group of similar pieces of equipment or machinery

c. all equipment or machinery within a process

d. any group of equipment or machinery from the same manufacturer

2.4 Use of Tagout Devices

At a minimum, the procedures must include the points listed below.

• Intent: A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure.


• Procedure steps: Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing
  machines or equipment to control hazardous energy.


• Devices and authority: Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of
  lockout devices or tagout devices, and a description of who has responsibility for them.


• Testing: Specific requirements for testing a machine or piece of equipment to determine and
  verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

Best Practice: Place "machine-specific" energy control procedures at the location of the equipment.
Include photographs of the energy-isolating devices specific to the equipment.

4. Which of the following is NOT a specific step in a typical lockout/tagout procedure?

a. Review of the associated OSHA rule

b. Specific requirements for testing

c. Steps for shutting down and isolation

d. A statement of intent to use procedures