Energy Isolation: Module II: EI for the Authorized Employee Answer Key NSTC-16

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1 North Slope Training Cooperative Energy Isolation Module II Answer Key (revision 6/2014) Energy Isolation: Module II: EI for the Authorized Employee Answer Key NSTC-16 (Authorized employees are required to complete the Module I and Module II Quizzes.) Name: Date: Company: ID No. 1. Control locks are keyed-alike locks used to protect process or equipment. Control locks are generally the. a) first on, last off (2014 ASH, p. 108, #3). b) last on, first off. c) first on, first off. d) last on, last off. 2. If an energy isolation device is being used for more than one energy isolation, then. a) one control lock can be used for both isolations. b) separate locks and tags must be applied for each isolation (2014 ASH, p. 110, #6). c) only separate personal locks must be applied for each isolation. d) no additional locks are necessary beyond the locks for the first isolation. 3. If an energy isolation device CANNOT be locked, then. a) a flag is attached to identify where the lock would have been installed. b) the device cannot be serviced. c) a Danger-Energy Isolation Only Tag is attached where the lock would have been installed (2014 ASH, p. 109 B). d) isolation will be accomplished by shutting down the facility.

2 4. A Danger-Energy Isolation Only Tag must be attached to locks to identify hazards related to energy isolations. Tags shall be:. Circle the correct answer(s). a) standardized with the same style, label, print, and format (2014 ASH, p. 109 A & C). b) able to withstand fire and chemical decomposition. c) stamped with a unique number on both the tag and the tag stub. d) all of the above. 5. The Operator is responsible for making sure that the Workers and/or Designated Workers have. Circle the correct answer(s). a) been notified of their rights to verify the energy isolations. b) signed in (initialed) on the Worker Log or Master Card. c) installed their personal lock(s) on the Lockbox. d) all of the above (2014 ASH, p. 109, E). 6. The Designated Worker is responsible for all lockout points for the work group and shall. Circle the correct answer(s). a) sign for each Worker in his group on the Worker Log or Master Card. b) ensure that each Worker in the group is notified of his right to verify the energy isolation. c) initial the Worker Log next to each Worker s name in his group (2014 ASH, p. 119). d) initial the Designated Worker block on the Energy Isolation List. 7. The Device Lock is a uniquely keyed lock. Circle the correct answer(s). a) attached by each Worker to the Energy Isolation Device. b) attached by the Operator (Isolator) to the Energy Isolation Device (2014 ASH, p. 118). c) attached by the Designated Worker to the Lockbox. d) attached by the Operator (Isolator) to the Lockbox APICC/NSTC - All rights reserved page 2 of 6

3 8. Control Locks are keyed alike locks that are color coded as follows (2014 ASH, pp ): a) Instrumentation: Green b) Mechanical: Brown c) Operations: Orange d) Electrical: Yellow e) Projects/Contractors/Vendors: White 9. The Operations First-Line Supervisor is responsible for. Circle the correct answer(s). a) proper preparation of process equipment for maintenance. b) ensuring the EI safeout procedure is in place and properly implemented. c) conducting periodic inspections to ensure the EI standard, Alaska Safety Handbooks, and company procedures are being followed. d) all of the above (2014 ASH, p. 118). 10. The Lockbox contains. Circle the correct answer(s). a) keys from uniquely keyed Device Locks (2014 ASH, p. 111). b) Danger Tags. c) keys from the Control Locks. d) the Worker Log and Energy Isolation List. 11. It is the responsibility of the to verify that all energy has been brought to a Zero Energy State by attempting to re-energize equipment from every location. a) Operations First-Line Supervisor b) Operator (2014 ASH, p. 118, F) c) Worker d) Designated Worker 2008 APICC/NSTC - All rights reserved page 3 of 6

4 12. Before work begins, each authorized Worker is required to. Circle the correct answer(s). a) attach a Device Lock to each energy isolation device. b) attach his Personal Lock, if not working under the Designated Worker s lock. c) print his name on the Worker Log (2014 ASH, p. 119, B & C). d) verify the energy isolations per the Energy Isolation List or Master Card with the Operator. 13. If equipment being serviced is not safe to start and the Worker has to leave the job without being replaced, he. a) leaves his Personal Lock in place until he returns, but signs out on the Worker Log. b) removes his Personal Lock, attaches a Device Lock, and signs out on the Worker Log. c) removes his Personal Lock, signs out on the Worker Log, and leaves the Control Lock in place (2014 ASH, p. 121). d) removes his Personal Lock, attaches a EI Only Danger Tag, and takes the stub to the Operator. 14. When one crew leaves and another comes in, communication must take place as to the types and locations of energy isolation devices and the hazards involved if these devices are removed. The outgoing crew members who need to communicate this information to their incoming counterparts are. a) the Outgoing Operator. b) the Outgoing Designated Worker. (See 2010 ASH, page 115, #3, C.) c) the Outgoing Worker. (See 2010 ASH, page 115, #5, A.) d) all of the above 2014 ASH, p. 115, #1, 3, and 5). 15. When the work is complete, the person responsible for verifying that all Worker locking devices and/or tags have been removed and all personnel have signed out on the Worker Log or Master Card is the. a) the Operations First-line Supervisor. b) the Designated Worker. c) the Operator (2014 ASH, p. 122, #2). d) the Facility Manager APICC/NSTC - All rights reserved page 4 of 6

5 16. Electrical equipment rated above 480 volts shall be isolated by. a) the Worker/Designated Worker. b) a qualified and authorized person or qualified electrician (2014 ASH, p. 114, #1, A). c) the Operations First-line Supervisor. d) the Operator. 17. When the tagout option is used for electrical isolation such as a circuit breaker that CANNOT be locked out, the shall isolate the energy source by. a) Operator (IA); disconnecting the main feed to the load side of the circuit. b) Operations First-line Supervisor; removing the isolating circuit element. c) Designated Worker; racking out the breaker. d) Qualified Electrician; removal of an isolating circuit element or racking out a breaker (2014 ASH, p. 114, #2). 18. Personal locks are. a) red locks applied to protect personnel working on de-energized equipment (2014 ASH, p. 108). b) red locks applied to prevent facility equipment from starting up. c) red locks applied to protect equipment from damage from unintentional start-up. d) red locks applied by Fire and Safety to protect the equipment and the process. 19. Which of the following are the preferred methods for pressure isolation? a) Blinding b) Disconnect/misalign c) Double block and bleed d) Single block isolation 20. Which of the following pressure isolation methods cannot be used in a confined space? a) Blinding b) Disconnect/misalign c) Double block and bleed (2014 ASH, p. 131) d) Single block isolation 2008 APICC/NSTC - All rights reserved page 5 of 6

6 21. Which of the following pressure isolation methods must be approved by the First Line Supervisor? a) Blinding b) Disconnect/misalign c) Double block and bleed d) Single block isolation (2014 ASH, p. 132) 22. Needle valves should not be used for bleeding off fluids during pressure isolation. a) True b) False 2008 APICC/NSTC - All rights reserved page 6 of 6

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