If two crews are operating on the same line with their own lockout/tagout, what should you do?

• A. Always test yourself and hold your own clearance/lockout tagout.
• B. Share clearance with the other crew.
• C. Wait for another crew to perform the clearance.
• D. Ignore tagout if you can proceed safely.

Answer: (D)

When more than one crew is working on the same line, lockout/tagout becomes a shared protection. Each authorized worker places and keeps their own lock and tag to ensure the line cannot be re-energized while work is being done. The safest approach is to coordinate with the other crew and establish a shared clearance: communicate the status, confirm that all energy sources are isolated, and keep all locks in place so both crews are protected. You should not ignore the tagout or proceed based on a single crew’s assumption about safety. Proactively sharing clearance ensures that everyone understands the current control point and reduces the risk of unexpected energization.