Take 5 for Safety

- Purchasing Equipment Post 10CFR851- Updated LOTO Subject Area

Catalogue Purchases

Acceptable Equipment Marks:Acceptable Equipment Marks: NRTL (UL …)NRTL (UL …) ASME Vessels, Pressure Piping (U Stamp ASME Vessels, Pressure Piping (U Stamp

or records identified in ASME rules)or records identified in ASME rules) Ways to Purchase:Ways to Purchase:

Credit CardsCredit Cards Purchase Order Purchase Order

Non-UL Equipment

Non-UL example from catalogue:

This Notebook Storage Cart stores and charges up to 18 notebook computers in individual compartments ... There is a UL-Listed version as well as a non-UL listed version of the welded cart. The UL cart includes a timer and shorter electrical unit cords. UL-listed cart always comes with 5" casters while the non-UL version comes with either 5" or 8" rubber casters… Please note: Due to electrical limitations, each electrical unit must be plugged into separate circuits and not separate outlets.

Non-UL Electrical Parts

Non-ASME Equipment

Updated Lockout/Tagout Subject Area

Conforms to OSHA and NFPA 70E Most LOTO requires specific written plan or procedure OSHA allows one to keep a copy of 29 CFR 1910.333(b) to

fulfill the requirement for written procedures 5 paragraphs:

Opening statement about when to use LOTO De-energizing equipment Application of locks and tags Verification of de-energized equipment Re-energizing equipment

OK I have been warned, now what?