Lockout Tagout Training Logging Industry

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION Management/Supervisory responsibilities LOTO Energy Source(s) LOTO Procedures

Lockout/ Tagout Lock and tag is a two part process. The lock disables and the tag is a warning. The Parts of a lockout/Tagout are: <ENTER> The Lock And the tags

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. Monitor refresher training. Check for shortcuts, mistakes, or unsafe work practices. Ensure retraining if jobs change, new machines, control procedures or modifications occurs. Enforcement of machine-specific procedures.

LOTO ENERGY 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

LOTO PROCEDURES

Equipment Specific Procedures Employers: - develop, - document, - and implement equipment specific procedures to control hazardous energy during maintenance operations. <ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER> <ENTER> Those who may be in the area and need to give the job a wide berth.

Lockout/Tagout Program Purpose - prevent accidental release of energy sources while equipment is being serviced. .

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 Know equipment hazards: Electrical Thermal Mechanical ( 7 step process ) #1 Prepare for shutdown Know equipment hazards: Electrical Thermal Mechanical Hydraulic Chemical Pneumatic More then one may be present

#2 Shut down equipment Put the key in your pocket! 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.

“Coast Down Time” (most over-looked hazard) Isolate all energy sources Shut control valves. #3 Turn off master disconnect. Disconnect battery (especially when welding) “Coast Down Time” (most over-looked hazard) Fuel Shut-off

Examples requiring energy isolation:

#4 Install Locks and Tags Valves and electrical disconnects. Block or disconnect air/hydraulic lines.

#5 Release or block stored energy Discharge capacitors Block or release springs Stop rotating flywheels Drain fluids Block elevated parts Bleed off pressure – air & hydraulics Allow moving part to completely stop before continuing !!

# 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.

Additional lockout/tagout requirements: Conduct annual audits - validate your LOTO procedures Review procedures annually or when required, especially after an accident has occurred. Use logger book to list all equipment requiring lockout procedures. *

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

Summary Management / Supervisory responsibilities LOTO Energy Source(s) LOTO Procedures

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