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Safety Training PresentationControl of Hazardous Energy

(Lockout/Tagout) OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.147

Prepared by: Jason Morgan

What Is Lockout/Tagout?

Referred to as LOTOBlocks flow of energy from power source to the equipmentProvides means of warning (tag)

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OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.147–Control of Hazardous Energy

Covers operators and service personnel

Requires training of employees

Regulatory Requirements

Locks

Blocks

Chains

Multilock hasps

Wheel valve covers

Ball valve covers

Types of Lockout Devices

Requirements For Lockout/Tagout Devices

They must be:Durable

Standardized

Substantial

Identifiable

Energy Sources

ElectricityHydraulicPneumaticSteam ThermalChemicalGravity

Example: Of Typical Equipment Requiring LOTO

PressesSawsConveyorsPumpsProduction EquipmentTrash CompactorsOvensCompressorsActuator ValvesTanks

Typical LOCKOUT/TAGOUT Examples:

When Must LOTO Be Used?

When servicing or maintaining equipment where:Hazardous energy exists

Unexpected start-up could occur

Either of these could harm an employee

LOTO Shall Be Used When:

Employees are required to remove or bypass a safety deviceEmployees are required to place any part of their body in harm’s wayEmployees are exposed to hazardous energy

LOTO Exceptions

Work where hazardous energy does not existActivities performed during routine production processesWork on cord-controlled devicesHot tap operations where shutdown is not feasible

Typical LOTO Procedures

Performing a shutdown

Isolating equipment

Applying and removing lockout devices

Safely releasing stored energy

Affected Employees

Employees whoOperate

Work around

Occasionally adjust equipment that is subject to LOTO

Authorized EmployeeMaintains equipment

Services equipment

Is trained to use LOTO

Company Responsibilities

Ensure de-energization of equipmentEnsure employee awarenessProvide appropriate levels of trainingReview program effectivenessMaintain and revise programAdminister appropriate disciplinary actions

Maintenance Responsibilities

Lockout/Tagout prior to service or repairRemove or cut locks off isolation devicesEnsure proper training of authorized employees

Affected Employee Responsibilities

Notify maintenance, etc., when equipment needs repair or adjustmentLeave all LOTO devices in placeVerify equipment is safe to operate following LOTOFollow all safety rules while operating the equipment

Authorized Employee Responsibilities

Repair or service equipment as neededEnsure that all energy sources are locked outTest equipment to verify residual energy is dissipatedPlace a “Danger—Do Not Operate”tag on equipment

Authorized Employee Responsibilities (cont.)

Obtain assistance when necessaryRemove locks and/or tags following LOTOCoordinate multi-shift repair

Training Requirements

Authorized employees—initially and at least annuallyAffected employees—at least initiallyAuthorized and affected—whenever changes are made to jobs or proceduresAuthorized and affected—when program deficiencies are noted

How to Perform LOTO Safely

Follow company safety procedures for LOTORefer to procedures on how to lockout specific equipmentKeep everyone informed when equipment is repaired or servicedStay alertUse common sense

Sample of LOTO signs used

Sample of LOTO Tags used.

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Sample of LOTO locks used.

Sample of LOTO Stations

Sample of LOTO key control, lockable key cabinets for Authorized personnel

Quiz

1. The LOTO standard is designed to block the flow of energy to a piece of equipment. True or False

2. Types of LOTO devices include _______, _______, and _______.

3. It is not required that a company have written procedures for proper lockout/tagout. True or False

4. An authorized employee is one who _________ or _________ the equipment.

5. If a safety device is removed from a piece of equipment, LOTO is not required. True or False

Quiz (cont.)

6. Typical energy sources found on equipment include: _______, _______, and _______.

7. Affected employees are those who operate or work around a piece of equipment.

True or False

8. As long as an employee has had training on LOTO, the employer or company has no additional responsibilities under 1910.147.

True or False

9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted _________ and at least _________.

10. Locks should always stay on the equipment during a shift change.

True or False

Quiz Answers 1. True. It should block the flow of energy and

provide a means of warning.

2. Types of LOTO devices include locks, blocks, chains, hasps, wheel valve covers and ball valve covers.

3. False. If lockout is required, a company must have a written program and procedures.

4. An authorized employee is one who services or maintains the equipment.

5. False. LOTO is required when a safety device is removed, an employee is in harms way or when employees are exposed to hazardous energy.

Quiz Answers (cont.)

6. Typical energy sources include: electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, thermal, chemical and gravity.

7. True. Affected employees are those who operate or work around the equipment.

8. False. Training is just one of the responsibilities of a company.

9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted initially and at least annually.

10. False. Locks should be removed during shift change and the shift coming on duty should place their locks on the equipment.

For more detail, refer to KBR HSE Manual Doc No:PR201 Section 8 – THE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

A. PURPOSEB. DEFINITIONSC. GENERALD. APPLICATIONE. GROUP LOCKOUT/TAGOUTF. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT REMOVALG. TEMPORARY REMOVALH. SHIFT OR PERSONNEL CHANGES (i)I. PERIODIC INSPECTIONJ. TRAINING AND COMMUNICATIONK. RETRAININGL. PROCEDUREM. SHIFT OR PERSONNEL CHANGES (ii)N. GROUP LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PERMIT

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