Lockout Tagout Training Quiz

True or False (Write a T for true or an F for false to the left of each statement)
1._____ Only employees responsible for locking out equipment must receive some form of training.
2._____ The 4 essential elements in a Lockout/Tagout program are procedures, training, devices and
periodic inspections.
3._____ Always disconnect the energy source after turning the machine off.
4._____ Using the ON/OFF switch on a machine is a good way to isolate the energy sources going to that
machine.
5._____ Making sure that multiple employees have keys to padlocks used for Lockout/Tagout is a good
practice in case a key gets lost.
6._____ After you are sure all energy has been cut off to the equipment, and lockout devices and tags
have been applied, you can release stored energy and bring the equipment to a “zero mechanical state.”
7._____ If the authorized employee who applied a Lockout/Tagout device is not available, the employer
should simply remove the device so that normal work can resume.

Steps to Safety (Arrange the following lockout/ tagout steps in order. There are six steps;
write numbers 1 through 6 in the space to the left of each step)
_____ Turn off the equipment
_____ Prepare for/announce the shutdown
_____ Disconnect all energy sources/ test for isolation
_____ Conduct final test to verify isolation
_____ Release stored energy
_____ Lockout and/or tagout

Multiple Choice (Select the correct answer)

1. The Lockout/Tagout standard applies to the following:
A. Kinetic Energy
B. Hydraulic Energy
C. Pneumatic Energy
D. Electrical Energy
E. All of the above
2. These employees are allowed to utilize Lockout/Tagout procedures:
A. Affected Employees
B. Authorized Employees
C. Other Employees
D. A and B only
E. All of the above
3. A facility should have the following:
A. Facility energy control program
B. Individual procedures for each lockout device in the facility
C. Individual procedures for each piece of applicable equipment
D. A and B
E. A and C
4. Padlocks should be placed on each
A. Electric Panel
B. Switch
C. Water Valve
D. Energy Isolating Device
5. Verifying isolation involves:
A. Putting locks on equipment
B. Releasing stored energy
C. Attempting to turn the equipment on
D. Putting tags on the equipment
E. Closing Valves
 Lockout Tagout Training Quiz
-Answer Key-

True or False (Write a T for true or an F for false to the left of each statement)

1. F Only employees responsible for locking out equipment must receive some form of training. (Note:
Authorized, Affected and Other employees must all receive some form of LOTO training in a
facility).
2. T The 4 essential elements in a Lockout/Tagout program are procedures, training, devices and
periodic inspections.
3. T Always disconnect the energy source after turning the machine off. (Note: If you disconnect a
machine under load, you risk the possibility of arcing or explosion.)
4. F Using the ON/OFF switch on a machine is a good way to isolate the energy sources going to that
machine. (Note: Action must be taken at the electrical disconnects, breakers, valves, etc…
Using the ON/OFF switch does not isolate the energy coming into the machine).
5. F Making sure that multiple authorized employees have keys to padlocks used for Lockout/Tagout is
a good practice in case a key gets lost. (Note: Only the employee using the padlock should have
a key to make sure that the padlock is not removed without his knowledge).
6. T After you are sure all energy has been cut off to the equipment, and lockout devices and tags have
been applied, you can release stored energy and bring the equipment to a “zero mechanical state.”
7. F If the authorized employee who applied a Lockout/Tagout device is not available, the employer
should simply remove the device so that normal work can resume. (Note: The employer must make
sure that the employee is not in the facility, make all reasonable efforts to contact him and
ensure that the employee is aware that the device was removed before resuming work).

Steps to Safety (Arrange the following lockout/ tagout steps in order. There are six steps;
write numbers 1 through 6 in the space to the left of each step)

2 Turn off the equipment

1 Prepare for/announce the shutdown
3 Disconnect all energy sources/ test for isolation
6 Conduct final test to verify isolation
5 Release stored energy
4 Lockout and/or tagout

Multiple Choice (Select the correct answer)

1E 2B 3E 4D 5C