Who is authorized to perform lockout/tagout procedures on a ride during maintenance?

Who is authorized to perform lockout/tagout procedures on a ride during maintenance?

• A. Ride operators only.
• B. Authorized maintenance personnel who have received Lockout/Tagout training.
• C. Supervisors only.
• D. Any employee trained in safety.

Answer: (B)

Lockout/Tagout is about ensuring that hazardous energy sources are isolated and cannot release energy while maintenance work is being done. Only people who are explicitly authorized to perform LOTO and who have received the proper training should apply locks or tags, verify that energy sources are isolated, and remove the devices after the work is finished. This ensures a clear responsibility, proper procedures, and that nobody can re-energize the equipment accidentally during service. Ride operators typically don’t have the authorization or the detailed training required for LOTO, and supervisors or any employee with general safety training may not be empowered or knowledgeable enough to carry out the specific lockout steps. Therefore, the correct choice is authorized maintenance personnel who have received Lockout/Tagout training.

Lockout/Tagout is about ensuring that hazardous energy sources are isolated and cannot release energy while maintenance work is being done. Only people who are explicitly authorized to perform LOTO and who have received the proper training should apply locks or tags, verify that energy sources are isolated, and remove the devices after the work is finished. This ensures a clear responsibility, proper procedures, and that nobody can re-energize the equipment accidentally during service. Ride operators typically don’t have the authorization or the detailed training required for LOTO, and supervisors or any employee with general safety training may not be empowered or knowledgeable enough to carry out the specific lockout steps. Therefore, the correct choice is authorized maintenance personnel who have received Lockout/Tagout training.