Final answer:
The industries exempt from the lockout and tagout standard are related to normal production operations. Construction and agriculture have their specific safety regulations, and oil and gas well drilling might be exempt only during certain activities. OSHA aims to protect worker safety and health as its primary mission.
Step-by-step explanation:
OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard Exemptions
The lockout and tag out (LOTO) standards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are critical for protecting workers from the unexpected energization or start-up of machinery and equipment, as well as the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. However, there are specific exemptions to these standards where OSHA does not require lockout or tagout procedures to be implemented.
The correct answer to the student's question is C. Normal production operations are usually exempt from the LOTO standard, provided that they are not part of the maintenance or servicing work where the use of lockout or tagout would be required. Indications that an industry might be exempt include the industry's presence in sectors such as oil and gas well drilling and servicing but the primary factor is whether the activity constitutes normal production operations.
It's important to note that industries like construction and agriculture are not entirely exempt from the LOTO standards; they must comply with their industry-specific OSHA regulations that may differ from general industry standards. Similarly, while certain activities in the oil and gas industry are exempt, there are specific scenarios where LOTO procedures must still be followed.
OSHA’s primary mission with these and other standards is a. helping workers as a group by ensuring safe and healthy working conditions. This is achieved by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.