this is an essential safety procedure that protects workers from injury while working on or near electrical…

this is an essential safety procedure that protects workers from injury while working on or near electrical circuits and equipment by locking the device and/or power source to prevent anyone from turning on the hazardous power sources while someone is performing maintenance or servicing work: select the best option. shutdown lockout/tagout
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Brief Explanations:
Lockout/Tagout is a safety - procedure that locks the device and/or power source to prevent accidental startup during maintenance. A shutdown just turns off the power but doesn't prevent unauthorized re - energization.
Answer:
B. Lockout/Tagout