Intro to Millwright Practice Exam

Who is responsible for performing lockout/tagout procedures?

1. Maintenance Personnel

2. Authorized Employees

3. Assisting Staff

4. Affected Employees

The correct answer is: Authorized Employees

The responsibility for performing lockout/tagout procedures falls on authorized employees. These individuals have received specific training and are recognized by the organization as qualified to implement energy control procedures safely. Lockout/tagout is a crucial safety practice used to ensure that machinery is properly shut down and unable to be started up again until maintenance or servicing is completed. Authorized employees are typically involved in the maintenance, service, or repair of machines and equipment and must understand the hazards involved in these processes. Their training equips them with the knowledge of how to isolate and control hazardous energy sources, which is essential for preventing accidents and injuries. In contrast, while maintenance personnel may be involved in the practical aspects of the procedures, the term 'authorized employees' encompasses a broader definition that includes all trained individuals specifically designated to carry out lockout/tagout tasks. Assisting staff and affected employees have different roles; assisting staff typically support the authorized employees, while affected employees are those who operate the machines and may need to be informed of lockout procedures but are not responsible for performing them.