TAGOUT Test Flashcards
The authorizing officer:
A. A commissioned officer designated in writing by the XO.
B. The watch/duty officer for propulsion plant tag-outs.
C. Responsible for the administration for their cognizant tag-out log.
B & C
What is the purpose of the TUMS?
Provide for personnel/ship safety and prevent damage to equipment
When authorizing tags to be posted, Authorizing officer shall ensure __.
Logs serial number is added to the block of caution or danger tags
What is the color of a Caution Tag?
Yellow
Each Tag-out log shall include:
Index sheets
Active TORS
Instrument Log Sheets
After each tag is posted the person posting the tag shall __.
Sign the tag then initial the TORS
After the authorizing officer has checked the tags and TORS for completeness and accuracy, the authorizing officer shall __.
Sign the tags and TORS
A locking device installed on a valve that is to be tagged shut is a violation of the TUMS.(T/F)
False
When the prescribed position or condition for an item is Fuses Removed then __.
Removable fuse holders/carriages shall also be removed
Lanyard locking clip devices are acceptable for use as locking devices for tag-outs.(T/F)
False
What is the correct procedure for second checking tag-outs?
The second checker will perform an independent check of the posted tags
For checking a Caution Tag on a component the checker shall ensure the amplifying instructions on the tag match __.
The appropriate block on the TORS
The person assigned to post tags shall ___ and ___.
Ensure each component is in the position/condition specified on the tag and TORS
Ensure the authorizing officer had given permission for repositioning the component
Electrical breakers with remote operating capabilities shall be __.
Tagged at the breaker and at all remote operating stations
After checking each component the second Checker shall __.
Sign the applicable block on the tag and initial the TORS
IAW the TUMS, the department head shall ensure audits are performed __.
Every 2 weeks
The authorizing officer shall specify the __ after the tag has been removed in block 19 of the TORS.
Desired position or condition of the tagged item
Preparers and reviewers should use __ to determine the adequacy of all tag-out actions.
System diagrams and circuit diagrams
When verifying valve position the second checker is allowed to turn the valve in the open position.(T/F)
False
When performing missing tag actions the authorizing officer shall __.
Indicate tag was missing using block 19 through 20b on the TORS
Operation of switches and valves are authorized during routine tag-out audits.(T/F)
False
The duties of the RA (witness) include:
Signs TORS associated with RA work
Witness or verifies checking of the posted tags, signed tags and initial TORS
Acts as the authorizing officer for RA tag-outs
When posting tag-outs for electrical safety it is permissible to post tags on electrical panel covers(T/F)
True
__ is used to as a precautionary measure to provide temporary special insructions or to indicate that unusual action must be exercised to operate equipment.
Caution Tag
What is the color of a Danger Tag?
Red
Work shall not be permitted to start until __ have determined that plant/system conditions are adequate to begin work.
Authorizing officer
You are about to hang a tag on a component and the reads “1FM-V445”, but the Danger Tag component ID block reads “1FM-V445 7-15-4”. Is it acceptable to hang this tag?
No
You are about to hang a tag on a valve and you find there is a string hanging on the valve. What do you do?
Report back to the authorizing officer
You are the 2nd petty officer for a tag-out line item, what is the purpose of your review?
Determine the adequacy and accuracy of the isolation
A WAF cannot be opened and work authorized prior to the tag-out line item being verified hung?
True
You are conducting a tag-out audit and find a tag lying on the ground. The appropriate action for you to take is?
Take the tag directly to the authorizing officer/duty officer and report your finding.
The Assistant authorizing officer(AAO) plays what role in authorizing a tag-out?
Provides the accuracy and adequacy check for the tag-out line item
When repair activity representative has signed for a Tag-out line item to be hung, are they required to sign for clearance of the line item?
Yes
You are the 2nd checker on a tag-out line item that has been approved by an authorizing officer and a repair activity representative. Who should accompany you when you go around verifying the tags?
The repair activity representative
You have been given 5 tags to hang as the 1st checker. When do you sign the tags?
After verifying the components position and attaching the tag
What is the sole purpose of a tag-out?
To protect personnel and equipment
What instruction governs the tag-out process?
Tag-out Users Manual(TUM)
When in the shipyard environment, if you are opening a WAF which affects ship’s list, trim, stability, buoyancy or water tight integrity, who must concur on the WAF prior to opening it?
The ship’s safety officer
When attaching a tag to a valve, where should the tag be located?
In a conspicuous place so that a person trying to operate the valve will see it before operating the component
Which of the following are acceptable references to use in developing a tag-out line item?
Technical Manuals, Verified Generated Drawings, NAVSEA/NAVAIR Drawings
