CSLB C-27 Landscaping ContractorSafetyMedium
During a landscaping project, a worker notices a frayed electrical cord on a portable saw. The worker reports it to the foreman, who immediately tags the saw 'Do Not Use' and removes it from service. This action primarily demonstrates adherence to which fundamental safety principle?
- AHazard communication standards.
- BPreventative maintenance schedules.
- CLockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- DEmergency preparedness protocols.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Tagging the saw 'Do Not Use' and removing it from service aligns with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) principles, which aim to prevent accidental startup or release of energy from machinery during maintenance or when found to be unsafe.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Hazard communication deals with informing workers about chemical hazards, not electrical equipment defects.
- B. Preventative maintenance is about scheduled upkeep, not immediate response to a defect.
- D. Emergency preparedness relates to responding to incidents, not proactively preventing equipment use.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Safety procedures used to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work.
- Prevents unexpected energization or startup of machinery.
- Includes affixing a 'lock' and a 'tag' to energy-isolating devices.
- Required by OSHA for servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment.
Memory trick: Broken tool? Lock it out, tag it safe, no doubt!