Logging Industry

Management/Supervisory responsibilities

LOTO Procedures

LOTO Energy Source(s)

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION

Lockout/ Tagout

Lock and tag is a two part process.

The lock disables and the tag is a warning.

RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGEMENT

SUPERVISORY

Management Responsibilities Develop company policy to control energy source

during maintenance.

Produce machine-specific procedures to include applying the locks and tags, release, and notification from lockout.

Train authorized and affected employees to use proper procedures.

Supervisors Responsibilities

Ensure initial LOTO training.

Ensure retraining if jobs change, new machines, control procedures or modifications occurs.

Monitor refresher training.

Enforcement of machine-specific procedures.

Check for shortcuts, mistakes, or unsafe work practices.

LOTOENERGY SOURCES

Types of Energy Electrical Electrical wiring Batteries

Electrical Energy Hazards

Shock Burns Fire Caution - Welding

Types of Energy Mechanical

Parts that store energy sources. Cylinders Accumulators

Mechanical Energy Hazards Pinch-points

Prevent Movement

Mechanical Energy Hazards

Use wood blocks, chains, or cylinder blocks

Mechanical Energy Hazards

Mechanical Energy Hazards - Gravity Do not work under

elevated blades, grapples or pressurized systems

Mechanical Energy Hazards – Moving Parts

Mechanical parts that are still in motion. Saw-heads Fan blades Shafts Belt/pulleys Chain/sprockets

Types of Energy Chemical Lubricants -Oil,

hydraulic fluid Fuels – gas, diesel,

kerosene Coolants -

antifreeze Refrigerants Battery acid Cleaners +

Solvents

Chemical Energy Hazards

Produce energy that can start fires, cause skin burns, freeze skin and generate harmful gases or fumes.

Types of Energy Thermal- “heat” Radiators Brakes Turbo Charger Welding Compressor Compressed gas

Thermal Energy Hazards

Heat/Cold Energy Hot equipment & fluids will burn you Cold fluids can cause severe injury

Quick release of compressed gases can freeze your skin (Propane or refrigerants)

Allow equipment to reach a safe temperature before starting work.

Types of Energy Pneumatic – “air”

Compressed Air Welding Gases Tires

Pneumatic Energy Hazards

Compressed gases Uncontrolled release can cause injury Properly vent systems before starting work”

Types of Energy Hydraulic

Hydraulic Energy Hazards –Injuries

Liquids under high pressure

Pressure can cause equipment to move

Rapid release can cause injury or ejection of system parts

LOTOPROCEDURES

Equipment Specific Procedures

Employers:

- develop, - document, - and implement equipment specific procedures to control hazardous energy during maintenance operations.

Purpose - prevent accidental release of energy sources while equipment is being serviced..

Lockout/Tagout Program

LOCKOUT /TAGOUT PROCEDURE

MACHINE NAME AND NUMBER

ENERGY SOURCE(S)

ELECTRICAL CHEMICAL GRAVITY HYDRAULIC

MECHANICAL PNEUMATIC THERMAL OTHER:

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE

RESTORING TO NORMAL OPERATIONS

ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES

*****Sample forms available from Forestry Mutual

Lockout/Tagout

#1 Prepare for shutdown

Know equipment hazards:

ElectricalThermalMechanical

HydraulicChemical Pneumatic

( 7 step process )

More then one may be present

Use normal shutdown procedure.

Turn all switches to OFF.

Put the key in your pocket!

Double check your steps to ensure shutdown procedures are complete.

#2 Shut down equipment

Isolate all energy sources Shut control valves.

Turn off master disconnect.

#3

“Coast Down Time” (most over-looked hazard)

Disconnect battery (especially when welding)

Fuel Shut-off

Examples requiring energy isolation:

Valves and electrical disconnects.

#4 Install Locks and Tags

Block or disconnect air/hydraulic lines.

Discharge capacitorsBlock or release springsStop rotating flywheels

Allow moving part to completely stop before continuing !!

#5 Release or block stored energy

Drain fluidsBlock elevated partsBleed off pressure – air & hydraulics

# 6 Verify equipment isolation

Check that locking devices are securely placed.

Try to start it!

Return Controls to OFF/Neutral.

Perform Maintenance Actions

# 7 Release from LOTO

Inspect Area and Equipment.

All Guards replaced.

Account for tools and parts.

Inform others of startup.

Remove Locks & Tags.

Conduct normal startup.

Conduct annual audits - validate your LOTO procedures

Review procedures annually or when required, especially after an accident has occurred.

Additional lockout/tagout requirements:

Use logger book to list all equipment requiring lockout procedures.

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Accidents you may see:

From finger(s) to complete hand.

Do you enforce lockout/tagout ??

This worker wished his supervisor had.

3rd degree burns….failure to deplete hydraulic pressure -- line ruptured.

Safe maintenance - prevent mishaps both to people and equipment

Management / Supervisory responsibilities

LOTO Procedures

LOTO Energy Source(s)

Summary

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