What is the final step in the lockout procedure before servicing may begin?

What is the final step in the lockout procedure before servicing may begin?

• A. Isolation of Energy Sources
• B. Testing the Equipment
• C. Verification
• D. Lockout/Tagout Initiation

Answer: (C)

The essential step is to confirm the equipment is truly de-energized and cannot start while maintenance is happening. After the energy sources have been isolated and lockout/tagout devices applied, verification checks for any stored or residual energy—such as springs, capacitors, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure—that could release suddenly. This involves testing the control circuits and, if needed, using appropriate instruments to ensure there is no movement or power available. If any energy is detected, you address it—bleed or dissipate it, reinforce the lockout, and re-verify—until you have a confirmed zero-energy state. Only then can servicing begin.

The essential step is to confirm the equipment is truly de-energized and cannot start while maintenance is happening. After the energy sources have been isolated and lockout/tagout devices applied, verification checks for any stored or residual energy—such as springs, capacitors, hydraulic or pneumatic pressure—that could release suddenly. This involves testing the control circuits and, if needed, using appropriate instruments to ensure there is no movement or power available. If any energy is detected, you address it—bleed or dissipate it, reinforce the lockout, and re-verify—until you have a confirmed zero-energy state. Only then can servicing begin.