Copyright Progressive Business Publications Control of Hazardous energy Blue Ridge Safety Association Safety Training Presentations
Copyright Progressive Business Publications What is Lockout/Tagout? Procedure for a safe shut down and restart of equipment that is serviced or maintained Lockout protects employees who service and maintain equipment Tagout warns employees of the shut down
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Lockout/Tagout Prevents Equipment from unexpectedly starting-up Co-workers from restarting equipment Injury and death during servicing or maintenance of equipment
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Leading Causes of Lockout/Tagout Injuries Failure to shut off equipment Failure to disconnect from power source Unexpected restarting of equipment Failure to clear work area before restarting
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Authorized Employees Must Maintain or service equipment Identify all energy sources Inform others of lockout/tagout in progress Follow the lockout/tagout procedures
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Affected Employees Operate or use equipment Understand all lockout/tagout procedures Never remove locks or tags Never restart equipment with lock or tag
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Other Employees Are not authorized or affected employees Must be able to identify locks and tags Must be aware of lockout/tagout procedures Never restart equipment with lock/tag
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step One - Prepare for shutdown Step Two - Shutdown equipment
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Three - Disconnect power source using an energy isolating device
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices Only applied by authorized employees Locks hold power source in “off” position Locks must be used if equipment is capable of being locked out If locks cannot be used – tags must be used
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices Devices must be: Standardized Identifiable Durable Not used for other purposes
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Four - Apply lockout/tagout devices Limitation of tags: Only a warning device Equipment can still be started-up False sense of security
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Six Steps to Performing Lockout/Tagout Safely Step Five - Release stored energy Step Six - Verify machine is safe
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Restarting the Equipment Inspect work area Notify employees Remove devices Test equipment
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Group Lockout Group lockout device used when more than one person services the equipment Each employee has own lock or tag One primary employee responsible Shift changes require group lockout device
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Removing Another Employee’s Lock or Tag If a lock or tag needs to be removed and the employee cannot be found: Verify employee is not in facility Make reasonable effort to contact employee Tell employee about removal
Copyright Progressive Business Publications Summary Lockout/tagout is a warning and prevention system Failure to perform lockout/tagout can kill you Know the six steps of lockout/tagout Never remove another employee’s lock/tag
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