What is the proper sequence of lockout/tagout steps a FacOps supervisor must enforce before servicing energized equipment?

What is the proper sequence of lockout/tagout steps a FacOps supervisor must enforce before servicing energized equipment?

• A. Identify energy sources, notify affected workers, shut down equipment, isolate energy sources, apply lockout/tagout devices, verify zero energy, perform work, remove devices, restore power, and document
• B. Identify energy sources, shut down equipment, notify affected workers, isolate energy sources, apply lockout/tagout devices, verify zero energy, perform work, remove devices, restore power, and document
• C. Notify affected workers, identify energy sources, shut down equipment, isolate energy sources, apply lockout/tagout devices, verify zero energy, perform work, remove devices, restore power, and document
• D. Shut down equipment, isolate energy sources, apply lockout/tagout devices, verify zero energy, perform work, remove devices, restore power, and document

Answer: (A)

The sequence starts with identifying energy sources so you know exactly what needs to be controlled. Without knowing all sources, you can’t ensure complete isolation. Next, notifying affected workers is essential so anyone in the area is aware of the shutdown and can avoid unexpected energization or exposure. Then you shut down the equipment to bring it to a safe starting point, followed by isolating the energy sources to physically prevent any energy flow. Applying lockout/tagout devices makes the isolation tamper-resistant and visible, preventing anyone from re-energizing the equipment unintentionally. Verifying zero energy is critical to confirm that all energy has been isolated and any stored or residual energy is addressed before work begins. Only after this confirmation do you perform the servicing. Once the work is finished, remove the lockout/tagout devices, re-energize the system, restore power, and document the entire process for accountability and compliance.

The sequence starts with identifying energy sources so you know exactly what needs to be controlled. Without knowing all sources, you can’t ensure complete isolation. Next, notifying affected workers is essential so anyone in the area is aware of the shutdown and can avoid unexpected energization or exposure. Then you shut down the equipment to bring it to a safe starting point, followed by isolating the energy sources to physically prevent any energy flow. Applying lockout/tagout devices makes the isolation tamper-resistant and visible, preventing anyone from re-energizing the equipment unintentionally. Verifying zero energy is critical to confirm that all energy has been isolated and any stored or residual energy is addressed before work begins. Only after this confirmation do you perform the servicing. Once the work is finished, remove the lockout/tagout devices, re-energize the system, restore power, and document the entire process for accountability and compliance.