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LOCKOUT/TAGOUT STANDARD

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Lockout/Tagout StandardLockout/Tagout Standard

Proper Lockout ProcedureProper Lockout Procedure


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LockoutLockout

Lockout is a technique used to prevent the Lockout is a technique used to prevent the release of hazardous energy, or to prevent release of hazardous energy, or to prevent the hazardous energy from escaping.the hazardous energy from escaping.

A padlock is placed on the appropriate A padlock is placed on the appropriate energy isolating device that is in the off or energy isolating device that is in the off or closed position.closed position.


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The “Fatal Five” Main Causes of The “Fatal Five” Main Causes of

Lockout/Tagout InjuriesLockout/Tagout Injuries

Failure to stop equipmentFailure to stop equipment

Failure to disconnect from Failure to disconnect from power sourcepower source

Failure to dissipate (bleed, Failure to dissipate (bleed, neutralize) residual energyneutralize) residual energy

Accidental restarting of Accidental restarting of equipmentequipment

Failure to clear work areas Failure to clear work areas before restartingbefore restarting


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DefinitionsDefinitions

Authorized EmployeeAuthorized Employee - one who locks out - one who locks out machines or equipment in order to perform the machines or equipment in order to perform the servicing or maintenance on that machine or servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment.equipment.

Affected EmployeeAffected Employee - one whose job requires - one whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout, or whose job requires performed under lockout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed.or maintenance is being performed.


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Definitions, cont.Definitions, cont.

Energy Isolating Device - A mechanical device - A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy.of energy.

Energy Control Procedure - Safety program adopted by the employer that includes energy control procedures plus provisions for inspecting the procedures and training employees for lockout/tagout.


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Hazardous Energy Sources Hazardous Energy Sources Found in the WorkplaceFound in the Workplace

ElectricalElectricalGeneratedGenerated

StaticStatic

MechanicalMechanicalTransitionalTransitional

RotationalRotational

ThermalThermalMachines or EquipmentMachines or Equipment

Chemical ReactionsChemical Reactions

PotentialPotentialPressurePressure

HydraulicHydraulic

PneumaticPneumatic

VacuumVacuum

SpringsSprings

GravityGravity


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Types of Lockout DevicesTypes of Lockout Devices

Plug LocksPlug Locks

Ball Valve LockoutBall Valve Lockout

Gate Valve LockoutGate Valve Lockout

Group Lockout HaspGroup Lockout Hasp

ElectricalElectrical

Hydraulic, pneumatic, Hydraulic, pneumatic, and other pressurized and other pressurized systemssystems


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Lockout ProcedureLockout Procedure

Alert the operator(s) that power is being Alert the operator(s) that power is being disconnected.disconnected.

Preparation for ShutdownPreparation for Shutdown

Equipment ShutdownEquipment Shutdown

Equipment IsolationEquipment Isolation

Application of Lockout DevicesApplication of Lockout Devices

Control of Stored EnergyControl of Stored Energy

Equipment Isolation-VerificationEquipment Isolation-Verification


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Removal of LockoutRemoval of Lockout

Ensure equipment is safe to operateEnsure equipment is safe to operate

Safeguard all employeesSafeguard all employees

Remove lockout/tagout devices. Except in Remove lockout/tagout devices. Except in emergencies, each device must be emergencies, each device must be removed removed by the person who put it on.by the person who put it on.

Last person to take off lockLast person to take off lock

Follow checklistFollow checklist


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Temporarily Reactivating Temporarily Reactivating

EquipmentEquipment

Remove unnecessary tools from the work area and Remove unnecessary tools from the work area and make sure everyone is clear of the equipmentmake sure everyone is clear of the equipment

Remove lockout/tagout devices and re-energize the Remove lockout/tagout devices and re-energize the systemsystem

As soon as the energy is no longer needed, isolate As soon as the energy is no longer needed, isolate the equipment and re-apply lockout/tagout, using the equipment and re-apply lockout/tagout, using the six step procedure.the six step procedure.


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Special SituationsSpecial Situations

Servicing lasts longer Servicing lasts longer than one shift.than one shift.

Contractors are Contractors are performing service or performing service or maintenance at your maintenance at your workplaceworkplace

Worker who applied Worker who applied lock is not availablelock is not available


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Tidbits of Info.Tidbits of Info.

Never attempt lockout/tagout procedures unless Never attempt lockout/tagout procedures unless you have been trained and certified by your you have been trained and certified by your employer under an approved Energy Control employer under an approved Energy Control Program.Program.

Never loan or share your lock, combination, or key Never loan or share your lock, combination, or key with anybody else.with anybody else.

Always be sure all lockout/tagout devices are Always be sure all lockout/tagout devices are compatible with the environment in which they will compatible with the environment in which they will be used i.e. corrosive, humid, etc.be used i.e. corrosive, humid, etc.


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