Question

This is an essential safety procedure that protects workers from injury while working on or near electrical circuits and equipment by locking the device and/or power source to prevent anyone from turning on the hazardous power sources while someone is performing maintenance or servicing work: Select the best option a. Shutdown b. Lockout/Tagout c. Closeout

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B

Lockout/ Tagout

Explanation:

lockout and tagout is a safety procedure used in most industries and work places. This ensures that during any maintenance work, that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work.

The procedure includes:

1. Turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy source(s) before performing service or maintenance.

2. The authorized employee(s) either lock or tag the energy-isolating device(s) to prevent the release of hazardous energy.