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Safety Quiez

What procedure should we follow to reactivate equipment that has been locked out?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What procedure should we follow to reactivate equipment that has been locked out? A:Lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are used to ensure that equipment or machinery does not release hazardous energy in the form of electricity, chemicals, heat, or dangerous potential energy from mechanical,…

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Q:What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? A:In the parlance of health and safety management, the terms hazard and risk are often confused. It becomes difficult to have a discussion about assessment and mitigation when we can’t agree on a glossary first….