11006115 Copyright 1999 Business & Legal Reports, Inc. BLR’s Safety Training Presentations Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) 29 CFR 1910.147

11006115 Copyright 1999 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.

BLR’sSafety Training Presentations

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) 29 CFR 1910.147


What Is Lockout/Tagout?

Referred to as LOTO Blocks flow of energy from power source

to the equipment Provides means of warning (tag)


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

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Requirements For Lockout/Tagout Devices

They must be: Durable Standardized Substantial Identifiable


Energy Sources

Electricity Hydraulic Pneumatic Steam Thermal Chemical Gravity

Typical Equipment Requiring LOTO

Presses Saws Conveyors Pumps Production

Equipment Trash

Compactors Ovens



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 device

Employees are required to place any part of their body in harm’s way

Employees are exposed to hazardous energy


LOTO Exceptions

Work where hazardous energy does not exist

Activities performed during routine production processes

Work on cord-controlled devices Hot 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 who Operate Work around Occasionally adjust equipment that is

subject to LOTO

Authorized Employee

Maintains equipment Services equipment Is trained to use LOTO



Company Responsibilities

Ensure de-energization of equipment Ensure employee awareness Provide appropriate levels of training Review program effectiveness Maintain and revise program Administer appropriate disciplinary actions

Maintenance Responsibilities

Lockout/Tagout prior to service or repair

Remove or cut locks off isolation devices

Ensure proper training of authorized employees



Affected Employee Responsibilities

Notify maintenance, etc., when equipment needs repair or adjustment

Leave all LOTO devices in place Verify equipment is safe to operate

following LOTO Follow all safety rules while operating the

equipment


Authorized Employee Responsibilities

Repair or service equipment as needed Ensure that all energy sources are locked

out Test equipment to verify residual energy is

dissipated Place a “Danger—Do Not Operate” tag on

equipment

Authorized Employee Responsibilities (cont.)

Obtain assistance when necessary

Remove locks and/or tags following LOTO

Coordinate multi-shift repair



Training Requirements

Authorized employees—initially and at least annually

Affected employees—at least initially Authorized and affected—whenever

changes are made to jobs or procedures Authorized and affected—when program

deficiencies are noted


How to Perform LOTO Safely

Follow company safety procedures for LOTO Refer to procedures on how to lockout specific

equipment Keep everyone informed when equipment is

repaired or serviced Stay alert Use common sense

Documents

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