SafetyQuestion 421 of 521
An electrician left the jobsite for the day and forgot to remove his lockout lock. How may it be removed?
a.Any journeyman on site may simply cut it off
b.Only under the employer's documented procedure after verifying the worker is off site and making a reasonable effort to notify them
c.The foreman removes it immediately with no documentation
d.Leave it in place and abandon the circuit permanently
Explanation
A lock is normally removed only by the person who applied it. When that is not possible, the employer must follow a documented removal procedure, verify the worker has left, and make a reasonable effort to inform them before restoring energy. Cutting a lock off without that procedure risks energizing a circuit while someone is still working.
Law Reference: Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3314Practice all 521 questions free — no signup required.
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