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Energy Control Procedures (Lockout/Tagout)

What is Lockout/Tagout? l Procedure for a safe shut down and restart of equipment that is serviced or maintained l Lockout protects employees who service and maintain equipment l Tagout warns employees of the shut down

Lockout/Tagout Prevents l Equipment from unexpectedly starting-up l Co-workers from restarting equipment l Injury and death during servicing or maintenance of equipment

Leading Causes of Lockout/Tagout Injuries l Failure to shut off equipment l Failure to disconnect from power source l Unexpected restarting of equipment l Failure to clear work area before restarting

Authorized Employees Must l Maintain or service equipment l Identify all energy sources l Inform others of lockout/tagout in progress l Follow the lockout/tagout procedures

Affected Employees l Operate or use equipment l Understand all lockout/tagout procedures l Never remove locks or tags l Never restart equipment with lock or tag

Other Employees l Are not authorized or affected employees l Must be able to identify locks and tags l Must be aware of lockout/tagout procedures l Never restart equipment with lock/tag

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step One - Prepare for shutdown Step Two - Shutdown equipment

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Three - Disconnect power source using an energy isolating device

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices l Only applied by authorized employees l Locks hold power source in “off” position l Locks must be used if equipment is capable of being locked out l If locks cannot be used – tags must be used

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices Devices must be: l Standardized l Identifiable l Durable l Not used for other purposes

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices Limitation of tags: l Only a warning device l Equipment can still be started-up l False sense of security

Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Five - Release stored energy Step Six - Verify machine is safe

Restarting the Equipment l Inspect work area l Notify employees l Remove devices l Test equipment

Group Lockout l Group lockout device used when more than one person services the equipment l Each employee has own lock or tag l One primary employee responsible l Shift changes require group lockout device

Removing Another Employee’s Lock or Tag If a lock or tag needs to be removed and the employee cannot be found: l Verify employee is not in facility l Make reasonable effort to contact employee l Tell employee about removal

Summary l Lockout/tagout is a warning and prevention system l Failure to perform lockout/tagout can kill you l Know the six steps of lockout/tagout l Never remove another employee’s lock/tag