Electrical Safety Orientation LockoutTagout LOTO and Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety Orientation Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and Electrical Safety In The Workplace FN 000387/CR New Employee Orientation

Objectives l l l Introduce the concept of LOTO Introduce LOTO terminology Recognize LOTO locks and tags Recognize types of hazardous energy Introduce Configuration Control concept Understand Configuration Control vs LOTO New Employee Orientation

Objectives Be familiar with the magnitude and hazards of electrical energy l Be able to recognize the protective equipment used by electrical workers l Understand the electrical safety boundaries l Learn safe practices l New Employee Orientation

Lockout/Tagout Hazardous Energy Sources l l l Electrical Pressurized water or Fluids Electronic or computerized equipment Mechanical Equipment Radiation l l l Gravity Temperature- Hot/Cold Hydraulic Energy Steam Energy Pneumatic Energy Spring Loaded New Employee Orientation

Lockout/Tagout An affected employee is one whose work: l l l Requires the operation or use of a machine or equipment on which service or maintenance is being performed under lockout/tagout. Requires him/her to work in an area in which such service or maintenance is being performed. Is interrupted or otherwise affected by the LOTO. Affected employees are to be informed of LOTO activity in their area New Employee Orientation

Lockout/Tagout l As an affected employee you must: Respect the locks/tags of others l Understand that disciplinary actions may be taken for non-compliance and/or disregard of the LOTO policies l Be aware of and understand the LOTO policy at Fermilab. Without additional training you are NOT authorized to perform any LOTO activity l New Employee Orientation

Lockout/Tagout Danger Tags: Red May be seen in situations where equipment cannot be physically locked out. l Has the same impact as a lock. l Lock Tag New Employee Orientation

Lockout/Tagout Caution tags: Yellow Configuration Control tags l Used to signify operational restrictions for equipment and other systems. l No personnel hazard or exposure if these tags are violated. l New Employee Orientation

Electrical Safety In The Workplace (For the unqualified Worker) NFPA-70 E (2004) New Employee Orientation

Hazards of Electricity Electrocution Shock Burns Arc Flash Arc Blast New Employee Orientation

How Do We Protect Ourselves? l Recognize when energized electrical work is ongoing. l Barriers l Warning Tape l Safety observer (verbal warnings) l Signs l Obey all barriers and warning signs. New Employee Orientation

Safe Practices l Inspect any electrical cord for frayed conductors and missing grounding pins. l Before plugging equipment to a GFCI make sure you test the receptacle. l No daisy chaining of cords. New Employee Orientation

Safe Practices l Damp areas and electrical equipment don’t mix. l Do not handle electrical equipment with wet hands. New Employee Orientation

Safe Distances-Transmission Lines l There are overhead transmission lines in the Village l Keep yourself and any equipment at least 10 feet away New Employee Orientation

Summary l l l Discussed the concept of LOTO and definitions Described the LOTO equipment and how it is used The various types of energy and the consequences when electrical energy is present How to recognize electrical work activities Safe Practices of working with electrical equipment New Employee Orientation