It is ultimately whose responsibility to safely and securely attach a lock and tag to any piece of equipment that needs repairs?

• A. Employee's
• B. Employer's
• C. Supervisor's
• D. Maintenance technician's

Answer: (A)

Lockout/tagout is about giving the person who will be working on the equipment direct control over its energy sources. The worker attaches their own lock and tag to the energy-control device so no one else can restart or energize the machine while repairs are being made. This personal lock-and-tag approach creates a clear, individual safeguard: only the person who placed the lock can remove it, and only after the work is finished and the area is checked safe. The employer provides the program, training, and devices, but the actual act of securing the energy source with a lock and tag is the worker’s responsibility, ensuring their safety while performing the repair.