1. Energy is a good servant but a cruel master.
LockOut / TagOut
Energy is a good servant but a cruel master.

2. Pre-test: What do YOU know about Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)?

3. Lockout / Tagout: Statistics Complying with Regulations reduced injuries
Prevents and Estimated
120 Fatalities / Year
50,000 Injuries / Year

4. Uncontrolled energy can kill you…
The Fatal Five causes of lockout / tagout injuries
Failure to stop equipment
Failure to disconnect power source
Failure to dissipate residual energy
Accidental restart of equipment
Failure to clear work areas before re-activation.

5. Energy Sources…

6. Key energy sources : examples and hazards of each…
Electrical Energy
Hydraulic energy: fluid under pressure
Pneumatic Energy: air under pressure
Pressurized liquids or gases

7. Applying LOTO Devices Notify affected employees
Know proper methods of controlling energy
Use shut-down procedures (if needed)
Isolate the equipment from the energy source (apply LOTO devices)
Each employee working on device shall apply their own lock and tag
Notify employees when work is complete

8. Lock and Tag Requirements
Provided by UNC
Individualized and identifiable
Resistant to wet and corrosive environments
Use ONLY for LOTO
Standardized

9. Lockout
A technique used to prevent hazardous energy from escaping. A padlock is placed on a disconnect switch, circuit breaker, valve handle or other energy-isolating mechanism that is in the off or closed position.

10. Tag Out
Energy isolating device is placed in the safe position and a written warning tag is attached.

11. Six Steps 1. Prepare for shutdown 2. Shut down 3. Isolate equipment
Know energy types and hazards
Do it by the book
Cut off EVERY energy source feeding it.
At all disconnects, valves and energy isolating devices
Relieve disconnect or restrain residual energy that COULD be present
Don’t take anything for granted. Double check !
1. Prepare for shutdown
2. Shut down
3. Isolate equipment
4. Apply lockout / tagout device
5. Control STORED energy
6. Verify Isolation of equipment

12. LockOut / TagOut Checklist

13. Removing locks and tags
1. Make sure equipment is intact
2. Remove tools and non-essentials
3. Tell all affected employees (head count)
4. Make sure area is clear
5. Remove lockout /tagout devices
(Each worker removes own lock/tag)
6. Sign and turn in tags
7. Tell affected employees tags are off and equipment is ready for operation

14. Removing Locks / Tags of an Authorized Employee NOT Present
Foreman of the work crew can remove the lock / tag of an authorized employee only under the following conditions:
A thorough visual inspection conducted and ensure the work area is clear and authorized employee is not present
The foreman shall verify the authorized employee is not on campus (NO LOTO shall be removed unless its confirmed the employees not present
All reasonable efforts have been made to contact the authorized employee
The foreman shall ensure the authorized employee is aware of the device being removed

15. LOCKOUT / TAGOUT QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS