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LOCKOUT / TAGOUTEmployee Training
Thomas McGee, L.C.920 Main Street, Suite 1700Kansas City, MO 64105
(816) 842-4800 * Toll Free (800) 423-9044www.thomasmcgee.com
Lockout / Tagout
Many severe accidents result from the ingenuity of resourceful employees doing what they think is expected of them
Lockout / Tagout
Purpose: To prevent injury to employees from unexpected startup or the release of stored energy
All sources that could cause injury: Gravity Hydraulic Steam/Hot Water Electricity Spring
Application
Hard Wired Electrical Equipment
Steam/Hot Water
Falling Equipment (Gravity)
Unexpected Startup – Automatic Or Computer Controlled Equipment
Hydraulic High Pressure
Equipment Needing Lockout / Tagout Procedures
Lockout / Tagout Equipment Needs
Tags
Nylon “Zip” Ties
Padlocks (Small)
Chain (Light Weight)
Switch Locks
Circuit Breaker Locks
Valve Locks
Pipe Markers
Written Program Elements
Documented Energy Control Procedures
Employee Training Program
Periodic Inspections Of The Procedures
Alternative Procedures - Using Tag Only And A Watchperson
Written Program
Identify Each Machine Identify Specific Procedure Apply To New Equipment Installation At Least
Annually Signed Inspection Of Procedure Reviewed,
Dated, Equipment Locked-Out / Taged-Out, Persons Performing Lockout/Tagout
Review Of Written Program
Program Review
Assigned Individual Written Program Employee Training New Equipment Review Annual Review
• Actual Use On The Job• Written Program
Control of Hazardous Energy Sources
Not Required For Things That Unplug! Identify Equipment Requiring Lockout/Tagout Energy Sources Include:
• Gravity (i.e. Working Under Equipment - Oil Changes, Repairs, Hydraulically Lifted Equipment, etc)
• Flywheel• Hot Or Cold Atmospheres Or Fluids• Electricity• Radiation• High Pressure Fluids• Spring• Written Program W/Training Reviewed Annually
Applying Locks And Tags
Notify Affected Individuals Shutoff Energy Source Neutralize Equipment Energies Apply Lock And Tag Complete Repairs, Installation, Etc. Remove Lock And Tag Operate Full Cycle
Removal Of Locks And Tags
Inspect The Work Area - Be Sure Equipment Is Operational, Intact And Capable Of Resuming Normal Operation
Check Area To See That Employees Are Safely Away From Machine Or Equipment
Notify Nearby Employees After Removal - Before Start-up
Removal Only By Person(s) Applying The Lock Or Tag
Exclusions
Cord And Plug Connected Equipment Servicing, Adjustment, And Maintenance That
Does Not Expose Employee Performing The Task.
Hot Tap Operations Where Alternative Types Of Equal Protection Are Provided.
Group Lockout
Required If More Than One Person Works On Designated Equipment.
Must Be Adequate For The Total Number Of Workers.
Contractors
Examples - Electricians, Plumbers, Equipment Repair Persons
They Must Know Our Procedures
Our Employees Must Know The Contractor’s Procedures