SafetyQuestion 1278 of 1605
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are primarily intended to protect workers from:
a.Falls from height
b.The unexpected energization or start-up of machines/equipment and release of stored energy
c.Airborne silica
d.Excessive noise
Explanation
LOTO controls hazardous energy — electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, thermal — so equipment cannot be unexpectedly energized or start up while workers service it. It is a core electrical/mechanical safety practice.
Law Reference: 29 CFR 1926.417 / T8 CCR §2320.4Practice all 1605 questions free — no signup required.
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