Who is authorized to remove a lockout/tagout?

The correct choice highlights an important safety principle in lockout/tagout procedures. The individual who installs the lockout/tagout device is specifically trained and aware of the hazards associated with the equipment they are servicing. This knowledge is vital to ensure that the equipment is safe to operate after the maintenance or service is complete. By allowing only the person who installed the lockout/tagout to remove it, it ensures accountability and minimizes the risk of accidental re-energization of machinery while someone is still working on it.

Lockout/tagout procedures are designed to protect workers by controlling hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities, and ensuring that only those who understand the context of the lockout/tagout, typically the installer, can remove it enhances workplace safety. This safeguards against misunderstandings and potential accidents that could occur if someone else were to remove the device without the requisite knowledge about the state of the equipment.