LOCKOUT / TAGOUTEmployee Training

Thomas McGee, L.C.920 Main Street, Suite 1700Kansas City, MO 64105

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Lockout / Tagout

Many severe accidents result from the ingenuity of resourceful employees doing what they think is expected of them

Lockout / Tagout

Purpose: To prevent injury to employees from unexpected startup or the release of stored energy

All sources that could cause injury: Gravity Hydraulic Steam/Hot Water Electricity Spring

Application

Hard Wired Electrical Equipment

Steam/Hot Water

Falling Equipment (Gravity)

Unexpected Startup – Automatic Or Computer Controlled Equipment

Hydraulic High Pressure

Equipment Needing Lockout / Tagout Procedures

Lockout / Tagout Equipment Needs

Tags

Nylon “Zip” Ties

Padlocks (Small)

Chain (Light Weight)

Switch Locks

Circuit Breaker Locks

Valve Locks

Pipe Markers

Responsibility

Who is responsible for LOTO program?

Assigned Individual (Maintenance)

Written Program Elements

Documented Energy Control Procedures

Employee Training Program

Periodic Inspections Of The Procedures

Alternative Procedures - Using Tag Only And A Watchperson

Written Program

Identify Each Machine Identify Specific Procedure Apply To New Equipment Installation At Least

Annually Signed Inspection Of Procedure Reviewed,

Dated, Equipment Locked-Out / Taged-Out, Persons Performing Lockout/Tagout

Review Of Written Program

Program Review

Assigned Individual Written Program Employee Training New Equipment Review Annual Review

• Actual Use On The Job• Written Program

Control of Hazardous Energy Sources

Not Required For Things That Unplug! Identify Equipment Requiring Lockout/Tagout Energy Sources Include:

• Gravity (i.e. Working Under Equipment - Oil Changes, Repairs, Hydraulically Lifted Equipment, etc)

• Flywheel• Hot Or Cold Atmospheres Or Fluids• Electricity• Radiation• High Pressure Fluids• Spring• Written Program W/Training Reviewed Annually

Applying Locks And Tags

Notify Affected Individuals Shutoff Energy Source Neutralize Equipment Energies Apply Lock And Tag Complete Repairs, Installation, Etc. Remove Lock And Tag Operate Full Cycle

Removal Of Locks And Tags

Inspect The Work Area - Be Sure Equipment Is Operational, Intact And Capable Of Resuming Normal Operation

Check Area To See That Employees Are Safely Away From Machine Or Equipment

Notify Nearby Employees After Removal - Before Start-up

Removal Only By Person(s) Applying The Lock Or Tag

Exclusions

Cord And Plug Connected Equipment Servicing, Adjustment, And Maintenance That

Does Not Expose Employee Performing The Task.

Hot Tap Operations Where Alternative Types Of Equal Protection Are Provided.

Group Lockout

Required If More Than One Person Works On Designated Equipment.

Must Be Adequate For The Total Number Of Workers.

Contractors

Examples - Electricians, Plumbers, Equipment Repair Persons

They Must Know Our Procedures

Our Employees Must Know The Contractor’s Procedures

Did You Know?

80% to 90% of all accidents involve improper decision-making.

Safety is a Function of Our Decisions,

NOT Our Conditions