Lockout Tagout Program

Purpose of Lockout Tagout Program Types of Hazardous Energy Session Overview Purpose of Lockout Tagout Program Types of Hazardous Energy Requirements of Energy Control Program Procedures for locking/tagging out equipment Types of energy isolating devices Employee training requirements Inspection requirements

Purpose/Scope of Lockout Tagout Program Protect employees from injuries due to the unexpected start up of equipment or machinery. Applies to servicing and maintenance activities.

Lockout Tagout Program Benefits Prevent or reduce injuries caused by the inadvertent startup of equipment or machinery. Lacerations Fractures Amputations Electrocution

Requirements for Lockout Tagout Program Identify Hazardous Energy Sources Develop Energy Control Procedures Provide Energy Isolating Devices Provide Employee Training Perform Periodic Inspections Special/Additional Requirements

Exceptions to Standard Servicing or maintaining cord and plug connected equipment. The plug must be under the exclusive control of the employee performing the service

Types Of Energy Electrical Hydraulic Pneumatic Can include battery power Hydraulic Fluids under pressure Cylinders Pneumatic Air under pressure Air lines

Pressurized liquid/gas Types Of Energy Kinetic Moving parts and components Belts, blades Pressurized liquid/gas Steam/liquid in pipes Pressurized tanks or vessels Potential Springs, raised loads, counterweights

Energy Control Procedures Documented procedures that identify the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques used to control hazardous energy sources.

Lockout/Tagout Procedures Preparation and Notification Notify other workers of shutdown Shutting Down the Equipment Follow documented procedures Turn switches to off/disable energy sources Isolating the Machine From the Energy Source

Lockout/Tagout Procedures 4 Applying Lockout/Tagout Devices Lock valves, breakers, and/or disconnects. Releasing Potential and Residual Energy Discharge capacitors, block or release springs, block elevated parts, relieve system pressure, bleed air. Verifying Isolation Before Work Starts Make sure other workers are clear, check energy isolating devices, attempt normal startup.

Restoring Energy to Equipment Ensure that equipment components are operationally intact. Verify that employees are safely away from the equipment. Inform other employees of startup. Ensure that lockout/tagout devices are removed by the employee who applied the device.

Energy Isolating Devices Lockout/Tagout Devices

Energy Isolating Devices Locks Hasps Plug Covers

Energy Isolating Devices Valve Cover Ball Valve Lockout

Energy Isolating Devices Circuit Breaker Lockout Wall Switch Lockout

Requirements for Lockout/Tagout Devices Durable Must withstand the environment to which they are exposed. Constructed and printed so that they do not deteriorate or become illegible. Standardized Same color, shape, or size. Tagout devices must have standardized print and format.

Requirements for Lockout/Tagout Devices Substantial Minimize early or accidental removal. Excessive force required to remove locks. Tags must be attached by non-reusable, self-locking, and non-releasable tie. Identifiable ID the employee who applied lock/tag. Tags must warn of hazards of equipment energization.

Requirements for Lockout/Tagout Devices Tags must include warnings such as: DO NOT START DO NOT OPEN DO NOT OPERATE DO NOT ENERGIZE

Tagout Devices Tagout devices should only be used when an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out. Tags can also be used to further explain the conditions of the lockout. After January 2, 1990 renovated and new equipment must be capable of being locked out.

Limitations of Tags Tags are warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices and do not offer physical restraint. Tags must be able to withstand the environment to which they are exposed. Tags must be legible and understood by all employees in the area. Tags may evoke a false sense of security.

Employee Training Definitions Authorized Employee - An employee who performs servicing and/or maintenance on machines & equipment and use lockout/tagout procedures. Affected Employees - An employee who performs their job duties in an area where lockout/tagout procedures are used. These employees do not use LOTO procedures. Other Employees - An employee who may perform job duties in an area where lockout/tagout procedures may be utilized.

Authorized employees must receive training on the following topics: Employee Training Authorized employees must receive training on the following topics: The type and magnitude of the hazardous energy sources in the workplace. Methods to isolate and control these energy sources. Employer must provide initial training and retraining as necessary.

Affected employees and all other employees must be able to: Employee Training Affected employees and all other employees must be able to: Recognize when an energy control procedures is being implemented. Understand the purpose of the procedure. Importance of not attempting to start up or use the equipment that has been locked or tagged out.

Periodic Inspections Inspections must be conducted at least annually to assure that controls are in place and are being used correctly. Inspection consists of observing the authorized employee performing lockout or tagout procedure. Employer must document the employee performing the procedure, equipment involved, and date of the inspection.

Periodic inspection must include: Periodic Inspections Periodic inspection must include: Review of the authorized employee’s responsibilities under the energy control program. When tagout procedures are being inspection, the review must also include a review on the limitation of tags.

Additional Requirements Testing or positioning of machines, equipment, or components Outside contractors Group lockout or tagout Shift or personnel changes

Testing/Positioning of Equipment When lockout/tagout devices must be removed to test/position equipment, the following actions must be taken: Clear the machine of tools/materials. Ensure that employees are clear of the area. Remove energy isolating device (per procedures). Energize and proceed with testing/positioning. Deenergize all systems and reapply energy control devices to continue servicing (per procedures).

Outside Contractors Outside service personnel engaged in activities covered by this standard must comply with lockout/tagout requirements. Outside employer and on-site employer must inform each other of their respective programs. On-site employees must comply with restrictions of outside employer’s program.

Group Lockout/Tagout When more than one crew/department is involved, group lockout/tagout procedures must be used. Each authorized employee should apply a lock to the group lockout device. Each person removes their lock when work is complete.

Shift or Personnel Changes Procedures must ensure continuity of lockout/tagout protection during shift or personnel changes. Oncoming shift must verify that equipment is deenergized. Employees must apply their own lock to the energy isolating device when they begin working on the equipment.

Summary Lock/tag out equipment/machine energy sources before servicing or maintenance. Follow written energy control procedures. Never ignore, bypass, or remove another employee’s lock or tag. Q & A