by alex
Ensuring the safety of workers during maintenance and servicing activities is paramount, and understanding Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures is a critical component of this effort. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on the principles and practices of LOTO, helping you to reinforce your understanding and application of these vital safety measures. Let’s see how well you know the protocols that keep workplaces safe!
Lockout/Tagout Safety Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures?
To prevent unauthorized access to machinery
To ensure equipment is properly maintained
To protect workers from hazardous energy during maintenance
To improve operational efficiency
2. Which of the following is NOT considered hazardous energy?
Electrical
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Solar
3. According to OSHA, who is responsible for implementing LOTO procedures?
The employer
The employee
The safety officer
All authorized personnel
4. What must be done before starting maintenance on a machine?
Notify affected employees
Shut down the machine
Isolate the energy sources
All of the above
5. What is a lockout device?
A device used to lock a machine in the off position
A tag used to indicate maintenance is in progress
A tool used to repair machinery
A safety manual
6. What information should be included on a tagout device?
The name of the person who applied the tag
The date the tag was applied
The reason for the tagout
All of the above
7. How often should LOTO procedures be reviewed?
Annually
Every six months
Every two years
Only when there is an incident
8. What is the first step in the lockout process?
Applying the lockout device
Shutting down the machine
Isolating the energy source
Notifying affected employees
9. What should be done if a lockout device cannot be applied?
Proceed with maintenance without lockout
Use a tagout device instead
Skip the maintenance
Wait for a supervisor’s approval
10. Who is allowed to remove a lockout/tagout device?
Any employee
The person who applied it
The safety officer
The supervisor
