Lockout/Tag Out Guidelines Procedures to protect employees and co-workers

Lockout and Tagout basics  We lockout/tagout to prevent the unexpected startup of machinery and equipment  Because many types of energy (electric, gravity, gas, etc) can still be stored even if the machinery is turned off, a lockout and tag out is the most effective way of preventing injury  To lockout equipment, a lock is placed on the energy source, control, or isolating device  To Tagout Equipment, a sign is put on the device as a communication to all employees to not use the device

Pictures of Locked Out and Tagged Out Devices

Elements of an effective Lock Out Tag Out  Clearly define when a lockout needs to occur (have a lock out policy/procedure)  Identify all potential energy sources It is important to drain, release, or block any energy stored after equipment is turned off – this could be electric, gas, gravity, etc)It is important to drain, release, or block any energy stored after equipment is turned off – this could be electric, gas, gravity, etc)  Correctly locate energy isolating devices Circuit breaker, disconnect switch, or gate valveCircuit breaker, disconnect switch, or gate valve  Inform all machine operators of the lockout

Elements of an effective Lock Out Tag Out  Attach locks along with a warning tag Date, purpose, length of time, and who installed the lockDate, purpose, length of time, and who installed the lock Warning tags should only be removed by the person who put the tag on the equipmentWarning tags should only be removed by the person who put the tag on the equipment  Use uniquely keyed locks  Test the machinery to ensure all energy sources have been secured  Contractors should be able to perform Lock Out Tag Out if necessary

Elements of an effective Lock Out Tag Out  Return locked-out equipment to service only after start-up procedures have been followed  Have locks and tags in a centralized location  Train employees  Identify who are Authorized employees (those that can do lock-out, tag-out. These are mainly maintenance crew) and who are Affected employees (those who are affected by the equipment being locked out)  We conduct an annual review of the lockout program

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