Question

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when can tagout be used in place of lockout?

select all that apply.

an authorized employee needs to perform service work on a machine or equipment
there is no concern for unexpected startup or release of stored energy from the machine or equipment
an affected employee needs to perform service work on a machine or equipment
the employer can demonstrate that tagout, along with other protective measures, are just as effective as lockout
the service work does not require part or all of a body to enter a point of operation or danger zone of the machine
a lock cannot be applied to stop energization of the device

Explanation:

Analyze the core question

The question asks when tagout can be used in place of lockout. This is governed by OSHA Standards regarding hazardous energy control.

Evaluate the options based on safety standards

Using Lockout vs Tagout principles, lockout is always the preferred method. However, tagout may be used instead of lockout under specific conditions:

1. If an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out, a tagout system must be used.
2. If the employer can demonstrate that the tagout program will provide a level of safety equivalent to a lockout program.

Let's evaluate the given options:

• Option 1: "An authorized employee needs to perform service work..." — This is a general requirement for servicing, not a reason to substitute lockout with tagout.
• Option 2: "There is no concern for unexpected startup..." — If there is no hazard, LOTO is not required, but this does not justify substituting lockout with tagout.
• Option 3: "An affected employee needs to perform service work..." — Affected employees do not perform servicing under LOTO.
• Option 4: "The employer can demonstrate that tagout, along with other protective measures, are just as effective as lockout" — This is a valid condition under OSHA standards.
• Option 5: "The service work does not require part or all of a body to enter..." — This relates to minor servicing exceptions, not the choice of tagout over lockout.
• Option 6: "A lock cannot be applied to stop energization of the device" — If a device cannot be locked out, tagout must be used.

Identify correct choices

The two correct conditions where tagout is permitted in place of lockout are:

1. The employer can demonstrate equivalent effectiveness.
2. A lock cannot physically be applied to the device.

Answer:

• An authorized employee needs to perform service work on a machine or equipment
• There is no concern for unexpected startup or release of stored energy from the machine or equipment
• An affected employee needs to perform service work on a machine or equipment
• The employer can demonstrate that tagout, along with other protective measures, are just as effective as lockout (Correct answer)
• The service work does not require part or all of a body to enter a point of operation or danger zone of the machine
• A lock cannot be applied to stop energization of the device (Correct answer)