1. LOCKOUT TAGOUT (LOTO) Awareness Training Program 1 Updated 6/29/04 by SN

2. Objectives: Be able to –Identify sources of energy –Recognize LOTO signs –Understand policies and your responsibilities 2

3. Identifying Sources of Energy There are different sources of energy available on campus: –Mechanical/Electrical i.e. elevator –Compressed Gas –Thermal i.e. Steam If any maintenance work is required, DO NOT ATTEMPT to fix. Contact the Facilities Department at x 4588. Otherwise, you can submit a work order using the College web page. 3

4. Definitions Authorized Employees are the only ones certified to lock and tagout equipment or machinery. Authorized Employees are designated and receive extensive training. –NYMC Employees who are not designated and trained are not authorized employees. Affected Employees are the people who usually operate the machines or equipment for which lockout or tagging out is sometimes necessary –i.e: person who goes to use an elevator. 4

5. Policies and Procedures LOTO is used to ensure that work can be performed safely on machinery/equipment without risk of sustaining injury due to re- energization. When LOTO is used, someone’s safety or life is on the line. The person who applies the lock/tag is the ONLY person who can remove it. –NEVER remove a lock or a tag, even if it has been there for several weeks! 5

6. Recognize LOTO Signs A lock or tag is used to indicate that the equipment or energy source should not be turned on or activated. If you see something similar to this picture…DO NOT TOUCH!! 6

7. Why should we adhere to LOTO? OSHA predicts that compliance with the lockout standard would prevent: –140 fatal accidents a year –50,000 LOTO-related injuries 7

8. Responsibilities Follow NYMC policies and procedures at all times Recognize and report any unsafe conditions It’s YOUR safety, take ownership! 8