PINNACLE OWNING SAFETY: Zero Fires Zero Loss Incidents 100% Employee Engagement

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1 PINNACLE OWNING SAFETY: Zero Fires Zero Loss Incidents 100% Employee Engagement ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT OVERVIEW Effective January, 2016

2 ENERGIZED WORK DEFINITION Energized work describes work that must be done with guards removed or workers inside the guarded area while machinery or equipment is running or partially energized. Examples could include testing, inspection, or adjustment of moving parts. Energized work is always dangerous, even when done by trained and qualified workers. 2

3 ENERGY SOURCE DEFINITION Energized work exposes workers to hazardous energy sources that can cause injury or death. Energy sources" can be: electrical mechanical hydraulic pneumatic chemical thermal gravitational or any other energy source 3

4 CONDITIONS FOR USE OF ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT Always ask: Do I need to do this task with the equipment or process energized? The most important question is What could go wrong? Review the SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) or SWP (Safe Work Practice) for the task you need to do before starting work. 4

5 CONDITIONS FOR USE OF ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT Explore all other safe options before you request an Energized Work Permit from the Supervisor. Remember the second question: What could go wrong? 5

6 CONDITIONS FOR USE OF ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT A permit is mandatory when machines or equipment must be running or partially energized while being worked on (this includes any changes from the lockout matrix). Everything that can be locked out, must be locked out as required on the lockout matrix. 6

7 CONDITIONS FOR USE OF ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT The permit is NOT a get out of jail free card. Energized work permits are only for infrequent and carefully planned maintenance activities. The hazard assessment and controls on side two of the permit are most important. Fully complete all areas of the form to demonstrate that you can plan & do the energized work safely. 7

8 COMPLETING THE ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT SIDE 1 Supervisor or manager must approve the energized work in advance: 1. Supervisor initials top of completed permit as final approval for work 2. Supervisor authorization name Include the work order # List names of all workers & contractors working on the energized equipment Identify the process and specific equipment to be worked on Date & Time of planned work Permit valid for only one shift Print the spotter s name 8

9 COMPLETING THE ENERGIZED WORK PERMIT SIDE 2 Answer all the questions completely: Why does equipment need to remain energized for this work to happen? If you don t lockout, what are the effects up and down from where the work is? What other equipment is being locked out to protect you? Are there other control measures in place? If process flow will be interrupted, has everyone affected been notified? If guarding is removed, what controls will be substituted for your protection? Review applicable regulations 9

10 WORKER REQUIREMENTS: Trained & qualified to do the energized work; Authorized by the employer (supervisor) to do the work; Have specific written safe work procedures for the task; Complete the permit before starting the work; and keep it posted at the work area. 10

11 SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS: Ensure permit is completed prior to work; Review permit and work being done with all affected employees and contractors; Review duties with the designated spotter; and inform plant operator of the location and reason for energized work; Regularly supervise the energized work area; Review & file permit when work is complete. 11

12 SPOTTER REQUIREMENTS: Be instructed by supervisor on their duties and the nature of the energized work task; Remain in place and observe work activities; Control unauthorized access to work area; Set up control measures (e.g. warning tape / barricades / plant operator comm., etc.) 12

13 SPOTTER & EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN In emergency, the spotter is to immediately deenergize the equipment, &/or radio instructions to plant operator & supervisor; Determine no further hazards before attempting to assist; Call first aid if needed, and coordinate initial emergency response efforts; Cooperate with incident investigation process. 13