Electrical & PPEQuestion 77 of 100
After applying locks and tags, what critical step verifies the equipment is safe?
a.Assume it is off
b.Paint the machine
c.Skip verification to save time
d.Attempt to start the equipment to confirm it will not operate (verify zero energy)
Explanation
After isolating and locking out energy, workers must verify a zero-energy state, often by attempting to start the equipment to confirm it will not operate. Test instruments are used to confirm electrical circuits are de-energized. Skipping verification is a common and dangerous mistake.
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