Which sequence correctly reflects the steps of lockout/tagout?

• A. Identify energy sources; Notify affected employees; Shutdown the equipment; Isolate the energy sources; Lockout the energy sources; Tagout the device; Verify zero energy; Release the lockout and restore energy after work.
• B. Notify affected employees; Identify energy sources; Shutdown the equipment; Isolate the energy sources; Lockout the energy sources; Tagout the device; Verify zero energy; Release the lockout and restore energy after work.
• C. Identify energy sources; Shutdown the equipment; Notify affected employees; Isolate the energy sources; Lockout the energy sources; Tagout the device; Verify zero energy; Release the lockout and restore energy after work.
• D. Lockout the energy sources; Tagout the device; Identify energy sources; Notify affected employees; Shutdown the equipment; Isolate energy sources; Verify zero energy; Release the lockout and restore energy after work.

Answer: (A)