A construction site has a 480-volt electrical panel that needs maintenance. The electrician must follow lockout/tagout procedures. What is the minimum information that must be included on the lockout tag?
Correct Answer
C) Name of person, date, and reason for lockout
OSHA lockout/tagout standards require tags to include the identity of the person applying the tag, the date of application, and the reason for the lockout. This ensures proper identification and accountability for the safety procedure.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 lockout/tagout standards specifically require three critical pieces of information on lockout tags: the identity of the person who applied the tag (for accountability), the date of application (for tracking duration), and the reason for the lockout (to inform others why the equipment is out of service). This comprehensive information ensures proper communication and safety accountability during maintenance operations. These requirements help prevent accidental energization and ensure only the person who applied the lockout can remove it.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Company name and date only
Company name and date alone are insufficient because they don't identify the specific individual responsible for the lockout or explain why the equipment is locked out, both of which are OSHA requirements.
Option D: Equipment identification number only
While date and signature are important components, this option is incomplete as it omits the reason for lockout, which is a mandatory OSHA requirement to inform others why the equipment is out of service.
Memory Technique
Think 'Personal Date Reason' or use the phrase 'Who Did What' - the tag must identify WHO did it, the DATE they did it, and the REASON (what) they're protecting against.
Reference Hint
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 - The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standards, specifically section 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) regarding tagout device requirements
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