Since lockout and tagout can potentially save peoples lives, tuv rheinland makes sure that during its field evaluation activities, the availability of suitable and osha compliant lockout and tagout mechanisms are available on the machines and that adequate procedures are in place and are being adhered to. The section below provides the basic steps that are required for a successful machine lockout. The lockout tagout standard requires that hazardous energy sources be isolated and rendered inoperative before maintenance or servicing work can begin. A good lockouttagout procedure, at a minimum, should contain the following elements. The content of this sop and unls loto program is based on the occupational safety and health administration osha general industry standard, 29 cfr 1910. Construction and general industry safety lockout tagout. Lockout tag out procedures scope this control sheet is part of the ilo chemical control toolkit. Instructions for loto forms occupational safety and. When production is ready, verify that equipment is operating correctly.
Ensure that lockouttagout devices identify the individual. Keller to help educate and protect your employees so they understand. Safety circular on lockout procedures 2 five simple steps for lockout to prevent such accidents, the occupier of a factory must establish and implement a. In the preceding steps, if more than one individual is required to lock out or tag. Lockouttagout the person who puts the lock or tag on the equipment is the only one who can take it off. Lock out and tag out procedures for energy control. As you will note in step 2, a machinespecific procedure must be developed for each piece of equipment in your facility. A lockout device is a key or combination lock that prevents equipment from turning on or moving unexpectedly. Lock outtag out procedures are to be completed before any service or maintenance work on equipment or machinery, andor before entry into any grain bin or other area where operating equipment poses a hazard to the entrant. They identify energy sources, provide stepbystep instruction for locking or tagging out energy sources, releasing stored energy, and verifying the equipment cannot be restarted after lockout is applied. Prepare for shutdown the authorized employee shall evaluate the equipment to be. The duties of authorized, affected and other employees. Lockout and tagout policy for enter company name purpose. A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or.
Specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities. Lockouttagout training and practice is crucial to keeping your employees safe and in compliance. If they have begun the procedure then gfd locks or tags shall be added to those already present. Inform the outside contractor of out companys lockout procedures and supply them with a copy. All maintenance personnel shall be provided with a good lock. Notify all affected personnel that a lock outtag out procedure is required and the reason why this is. What you need to know florida does not have a federally approved occupational safety and health regulatory program.
The inspection will be carried out by the maintenance and grounds supervisor. The tag out device must be nonreusable and attached by hand. Lockout procedure how to safely perform a lockout tagout. The process of tagging out a system involves attaching or using an information tag or indicator usually a standardized label that includes the following information. Orderly transfer of lockout tagout must occur between oncoming and offgoing personnel. Complete compliance forms associated with general lockout procedure. It is recommended that this guidance be used alongside other sheets in the series, especially those in the 300 series where inspection.
Lockouttagout procedures are designed to isolate or shut off machines and equipment from their power sources before workers perform any servicing or maintenance work. Tag out is a labelling process that is always used when lockout is required. Ensure that lockouttagout devices identify the individual users. Lock out tag out is also required when maintenance or servicing of computer controlled equipment, machines or processes is being performed. Control of hazardous energy by lockout and tagout aiche. Lockouttagout program environment, health, and safety caltech.
Testing procedures to ensure that the equipment is really at zero energy and safe to work on. Attachment a is an example of a form that could be used for written lockout procedures. The standard procedure for implementing lockout tagout is laid out below. Our visual placards include smart graphics, colorcoordination and photos. Scu lock out tag out program page 7 o one key will be given with the safety lock. Notify production supervisor and all affected personnel. Facilities management lockouttag out program environmental. Regardless of the method used for group lock out tag out, the procedure put to use is the personal responsibility of the supervisor, and must be at least as safe a individual lock and key system. Lock out and tagout loto is a critical part of a strong allaround.
The procedures identified in this plan establish the minimum requirements for the lockout of. The placement of a loto device on an energy isolating device in accordance with established procedures to ensure that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the loto device is removed. Regardless of the method used for group lockout tagout, the procedure put to use is the personal responsibility of the supervisor, and must be at least as safe a individual lock and key system. Construction and general industry safety lockout tag. Consequently, federal occupational safety and health standards govern private sector workplaces in the state. Ensure that our employees understand and comply with the responsibilities and prohibitions of the outside contractors lockout procedure. Whether it is just one person or many, it is essential to have one tag for each person working in a potentially dangerous area. Provide specific training for equipment in your areas of responsibility.
Ucsb energy isolation lockout tagout eiloto program page 5 of 41 purposeintroduction the uc santa barbara energy isolation lockouttagout ei loto program requires campus, field station personnel and contractors to implement safe procedures when working on ucsb equipment or utility systems with one or more energy sources. Lockouttagout is also required when maintenance or servicing of computer controlled equipment, machines or processes is being performed. If an energyisolating device is capable of being locked out, then the following procedures will. Visual energy control procedures make following the procedures simple. Osh has adopted the following standard for lockouttagout in north carolina. Written procedures communicate important information to persons performing lock out tag out. Tagout device, this is a tag or sign, which must be attached to the lockout device, that is used to communicate vital information about the lockout, including the identity of the authorized employee who applied the device, the reason for locking out, and the date and. Typical lockout tagout procedures creative safety supply. The energy isolating devices will be locked out with locks that identify each individual. Lockouttagout manual environmental health and safety. Lockouttagout devices shall only be removed by the person who attached them equipment may be reenergized after verification that tags have been removed and that personnel are clear of any hazard. If you do not have written procedures then use the assessment form in the student training guide to have employees fill out and turn in. Lockout devices should not be used for any other purpose.
Never attempt lockouttagout procedures unless you have been trained and certified by your employer under an approved energy control program. Lock outtag out booklet in english or spanish package of 15 marcoms lockouttagout employee booklet includes information on the regulation itself, energized machinery, lockouttagout concepts and procedures, lockouttagout devices, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and more. Always be sure all lockouttagout devices are compatible with the environment in which they will be used i. Failure to follow proper lockouttag out procedures may result in disciplinary action up.
This program was written to satisfy the federal requirements regarding energy control and lockouttagout procedures, osha stand 29 cfr 1910. The control of hazardous energy lock out tag out ansi z244. These energy sources include electrical either active current or stored as in a capacitor, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, thermal, chemical, and the force of gravity. Machinespecific procedures outline the stepbystep process to be used for locking out each machine or piece of equipment. Ensure that new or overhauled equipment is capable of being locked out.
Lockouttagout unintentional reenergization of the computer controlled equipment, machines and processes. Written energy control procedures the supervising department shall develop, document, and use energy control procedures to control potentially hazardous energy before workers perform servicemaintenance activities. Lockouttagout or loto makes sure that equipment does not start up or move without warning during maintenance and service work. Tool box talk lockouttagout affected employee training and. Ensure that the workers know and apply the procedure. Oshas standard on the control of hazardous energy lockouttagout, found in title 29 of the code of federal regulations cfr part 1910. Tool box talk lockouttagout affected employee training. Why the lockouttag out is required repair, maintenance, etc. Eight steps for safer lockouttagout programs safety.
The lock shall have the individual workers name and other identification on it. Lockouttagout procedures prevent the unexpected energization. All steps should be carried out either by a single authorised employee or the employer, and company regulations must be followed at all times when implementing the lockout tagout procedure. Each employee working on equipment places hisher own lock and tag on the lockout mechanism and maintains key in a visible positio n on their person. Startup of the equipment should be under the supervision of the person responsible for the work the person performing the work will complete. Lock out tag out unintentional reenergization of the computer controlled equipment, machines and processes. Supervisors must conduct an assessment of the machine or equipment and all associated.
It shall be used to ensure that the machine or equipment is. Lock out tag out placards can be customized and arranged to include the data most important for you. Montana lockouttagout federal, national and state compliance resources regulations, laws, and statespecific analysis for employers and workplace safety professionals. This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment. Engagement procedures once the work has been completed. Lock out tag out devices shall only be removed by the person who attached them equipment may be reenergized after verification that tags have been removed and that personnel are clear of any hazard. Perform a job hazard analysis and conduct a briefing with all involved andor affected personnel. Lockouttagout and electrical safety program and procedures. The following is the general procedure used for all lockouttagout applications. To assure the energy control procedures remain vi able and effective, and to assure the procedures are being followed, crafton hills college will provide for an annual inspection of the program and procedures.
Determines the components to be locked out and the procedure for doing so, in cooperation with the service or department concerned. Lockouttagout fact sheet employees need to be trained to ensure that they know, understand, and follow the applicable provisions of the hazardous energy control procedure. Remove all locks and tags following the lockout i tagout program instructions. Ensure that all workers involved have placed their locks. If lockouttagout procedures have not been initiated then the gfd personnel will initiate this guideline. An employee whose job requires himher to operate or use a machine or equipment. Lock outtag out environmental health and safety department 800 west campbell rd. This procedure provides the fundamental components necessary for the deactivation of the mechanicalelectrical energy sources through a lockoutblockouttagout system. After completing step 1, shut down equipment, if running, as trained. Safety requirement for the lock out tag out of energy sources. The center for chemical process safety was established by the american. Remove all locks and tags following the lock out i tag out program instructions. Osha lockouttagout assessment worksheet selfexplanatory assessment worksheet from osha. Lockouttagout procedures before servicemaintenance activities begin, the following procedures must be implemented in the order listed below, when locking or tagging out equipment.
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