Lockout Tagout Tryout (LOTO)

The purpose of the Lockout Tagout Program is to protect you. THE WHOLE TEAM

Types of Energy requiring lockout Electrical Mechanical Chemical Thermal Hydraulic Pneumatic Other pressurized systems

WHEN? Removing or bypassing a guard or other safety device (i.e. bandsaw blade replacement) Putting any part of our body on or near a piece of equipment where work is performed (i.e. pump or engine maintenance) Is in an associated danger zone during a machine operating cycle (i.e. installing or removing a piping system) Entering a confined space where hazardous energy may be connected to the space

WHY? Serious Injury or Death can occur. Ask Yourself Is this worth losing my fingers? Have you ever been ‘bitten’ by equipment at work or at home? Shocked? Pinch points? Cut? Is this worth risking thousands of dollars in fines or possibly my livelihood? Is this worth losing a major contract?

Examples of proper application

LOTO Equipment

Locks Yellow locks are for equipment when using a LOTO Box Red Locks are for people. Every person who is working on the equipment or could be exposed to the hazard needs to be locked out using a red lock.

Locking out a Pump OR Positive Terminal

SMALL VALVES

Large VALVES

Cable System Open device and insert cable in direction of arrow. Note cable can be tightened, but not loosened, with locks applied.

Trouble valves? Cable will work.

No place to lock out? The cable systems allow for a variety of valves.

Group Lockout/Tagout Equipment to be locked out using a yellow equipment lock Equipment keys are then placed in a LOTO Box

Group Lockout/Tagout Personal locks are then placed on the LOTO Box Additional Keys may be added to the LOTO Box as needed End result All employees are locked out on all equipment who’s keys are in the box. Each employee only needs one personal lock to lock out several items

FAQs If I need to reach into a fusion machine to clear out scraps, wipe the surfaces, or for some other reason do I need to lock out the machine? YES LOTO is required if you are going to be reaching into a pinch point on a fusion machine.

FAQs Can I just unplug a piece of electrical equipment? In some cases YES, so long as the power cord is the ONLY source of energy and it is under the direct control of the person doing maintenance. Examples Welder changing disk on 4’’ grinder Changing disk on bench grinder Maintaining portable drill press

FAQs Why cant I just take off the neg. terminal on the battery and stuff it down the battery box? Most equipment (like pumps) is bonded to the metal frame. Any contact with metal parts can re-energize the system. Always disconnect and LOTO the positive terminal with the terminal block. This ensures isolation.

FAQ What if I am the ONLY mechanic to work on a pump? Do I still need to LOTO? YES. All employees must be protected from hazardous energy. Including YOU.

FAQ Is LOTO ONLY for protecting people? That is the primary concern but LOTO is also useful to protect equipment and the environment. Starting a vehicle or equipment without oil or missing parts Breaking apart a pipeline and causing a spill Starting a pump with pipeline unfinished and valves open

FAQ What does it mean to ‘Verify’ isolation? After following your physical LOTO procedures, try the equipment to ‘verify’ they DO NOT operate. Turn on the switches Try the tools Turn the keys Try the valve handles

Summary All hazardous energy sources must be controlled and stored energy released Control via energy isolation device (LOTO) Only use designated lock for LOTO All personal locks need to be labeled for whose lock it is (Tag will work) Remember to verify isolation Ensure area is clear before restarting equipment

They are counting on YOU

Driver SCORECARDS Have you seen them? They will be posted each month. Do you understand your score? You will be accountable to it. Do you still have questions? Who do you talk to at your branch?

Drug & Alcohol Policy Update Changes made to our Non-DOT D&A Policy: Hair tests may be performed for pre-employment, random drug screens or reasonable suspicion. All employees enrolled in the safety sensitive random will be tested at least once every 3 years.

Medical Records Employees may access their medical records at any time by contacting Human Resources.