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what is the difference between lockout and tagout?

tagout is physically placing a tag and lock on an energy isolating device. lockout is placing only a lock on a push button or switch device.

tagout is any time a durable tag is used during service work. lockout is any time a lock and key are used during normal operations.

lockout is physically placing a lock on an energy isolating device. tagout is placing only a visual tag on an energy isolating device.

lockout is physically placing a lock on a push button or switch device. tagout is placing only a visual tag on a push button or switch device.

Explanation:

Analyze the definitions of lockout and tagout

Lockout involves placing a physical lock on an energy-isolating device to ensure that the equipment cannot be operated until the lock is removed. Tagout involves placing a prominent warning tag on an energy-isolating device to indicate that the equipment must not be operated until the tag is removed.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1: Reverses the definitions and incorrectly limits lockout to push buttons or switches.
• Option 2: Incorrectly states lockout is used during normal operations.
• Option 3: Correctly states that lockout is physically placing a lock on an energy-isolating device, and tagout is placing only a visual tag on an energy-isolating device.
• Option 4: Incorrectly limits both procedures to push buttons or switch devices rather than energy-isolating devices.

Answer:

• (A) Tagout is physically placing a tag and lock on an energy isolating device. Lockout is placing only a lock on a push button or switch device.
• (B) Tagout is any time a durable tag is used during service work. Lockout is any time a lock and key are used during normal operations.
• (C) Lockout is physically placing a lock on an energy isolating device. Tagout is placing only a visual tag on an energy isolating device. (Correct answer)
• (D) Lockout is physically placing a lock on a push button or switch device. Tagout is placing only a visual tag on a push button or switch device.