safety Procedures

Question 1

what is a Critical Action Safety Task (CAST)

Answer 1

actions that require two personnel to perform and requires steps to be completed in order

Question 2

what are the steps for a CAST

Answer 2

1) MOP Supervisor reads procedure step aloud
2) Worker repeats procedure step aloud
3) worker prepares to perform procedure step and looks to MOP supervisor
4) with confirmation given worker performs procedure step
5) Worker visually and verbally confirms step is complete
6) MOP supervisor confirms step is complete
7) Both MOP supervisor and worker initial procedure boxes

Question 3

why use a Lockout Tagout?

Answer 3

to safely control & isolate a energy source

Question 4

describe an affected employee?

Answer 4

An employee whose job requires them to operate/use a machine/equipment on which service is being performed under LOTO

Question 5

describe an Authorized employee

Answer 5

an employee who receives additional training and given the responsibility of coordinating the work among affected employees. they install the LOTO device in order to perform service on the machine/equipment.

Question 6

what is a energy-isolating device

Answer 6

a device that interrupts and prevents the release and transmission of energy such as a manual circuit breaker, switch or line valve

Question 7

group Lockout tagout

Answer 7

when multiple employees need to work on the equipment in accordance with the LOTO procedure

Question 8

positive locking device

Answer 8

any device that can be attached to an energy-isolating device, tangibly preventing its operation. For this padlocks and wedges may be used

Question 9

tagout device

Answer 9

a warning device that is attached to an energy-isolating device to ensure employees know the machine cannot be operated until maintenance has been done and the tagout has been removed

Question 10

what are the 4 steps taken before/when removing a LOTO

Answer 10

• Inspect work area for tools, machine parts and covers
• Ensure all persons have completed tasks
• Remove all personal LOTO devices
• Notify affected employees

Question 11

what is the last line of defense>

Answer 11

Personal Protection Equipment

Question 12

what kind of eye wear is required when dealing with chemicals or arc flashes?

Answer 12

Safety googles with a face shield

Question 13

what is required PPE for head gear?

Answer 13

Arc flash hood balaclava and chemical resistant hood

Question 14

what is the required PPE for hand and arms

Answer 14

chemical resistant gloves, cut resistant gloves, voltage resistant gloves and long sleeved shirts /coveralls per NFPA 70E

Question 15

required PPE for torso and legs

Answer 15

long pants, shirts, coveralls and high viz vests

Question 16

what are the 3 conditions that LOTO doesn’t apply at the MCIO DC?

Answer 16

> work cord & plug-connected electrical equipment
operations on energized equipment where continuity of service is essential of shutdown can not be reasonably accomplished.
minor tool changes, adjustments or other minor servicing activities that take place during normal operations.

Question 17

what does the risk assessment accomplish

Answer 17

it evaluates equipment, materials, tools and work practices through risk analysis for each activity and hazard

Question 18

what is a fall protection work permit?

Answer 18

the documented risk assessment of the work performed at heights 4ft and above an defines appropriate fall protections methods for specific task

Question 19

when is a FPWP required?

Answer 19

> all work over 4ft
work conducted over dangerous equipment
stipulated by a qualified person or safety professional

Question 20

what are the common cause of ladder incidents

Answer 20

> Inappropriate use
Improper Placement
Damaged equipment

Question 21

give 5 examples of inappropriate ladder use?

Answer 21

> form a makeshift scaffold 
> not fully extending spreaders 
> standing on top step 
> using top step to hold tools 
> over-reaching outside the side rails