ITHACA COLLEGE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROGRAM

ITHACA COLLEGE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROGRAM Prepared By: Office of Public Safety Environmental Health & Safety Rev.: July 2010

Table of Contents Table of Contents... 1 1.0 Purpose... 2 2.0 Policy... 3 3.0 Definitions... 4 4.0 Applicable Equipment & Machinery... 6 4.1 Energy Hazards... 6 5.0 Energy Control Program... 7 5.1 General Rules for Lockout/Tagout... 7 5.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures... 7 5.2.1 Department-Specific Procedures... 8 5.2.2 Cord and Plug Equipment... 9 5.2.3 Tagout-Only Procedures... 9 5.2.3.1 Re-Energizing for Testing/Troubleshooting... 10 5.2.4 Employee Notification... 10 5.3 Restoring Equipment/Machinery to Service... 10 5.4 Lockout/Tagout Hardware... 11 5.4.1 Assignment of Lockout/Tagout Hardware... 11 5.5 Contractors... 12 5.6 Group Lockout/Tagout... 12 5.6.1 Shift & Personnel Changes... 12 5.7 Removal of lockout/tagout Devices... 13 6.0 Employee Training... 14 6.1 Authorized Employees... 14 6.2 Affected Employees... 14 6.3 Tagout Training... 14 7.0 Periodic Inspections... 15 Appendix Appendices A OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard (29 CFR 1910.147) B Lockout/Tagout Procedures Template Form C Department-Specific Lockout/Tagout Procedures D Affected Employee Lockout/Tagout Device Removal Notification Form E Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Training Program F Lockout/Tagout Annual Review & Periodic Inspection Forms

1.0 Purpose The Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program is intended to establish procedures for isolation of potentially hazardous energy sources to prevent injuries to employees engaged in service or maintenance activities associated with machines, equipment, or other systems where the unexpected start-up could cause personal injury. This program is designed to meet the criteria specified by the federal Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Lockout/Tagout Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.147 (Appendix A) for protection Ithaca College workers against hazardous energy sources

2.0 Policy All machines, equipment, and other systems with potentially hazardous electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and mechanical energy, shall be properly isolated using specific lockout/tagout procedures to prevent unexpected energization that could lead to human injury. Where lockout is not possible, energy sources may be tagged out-of-service or otherwise made inoperable to protect against possible operation that could cause personal injury. Employees must never attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy control device that is locked and/or tagged out.

3.0 Definitions This section contains a list of OSHA definitions of terms referenced throughout the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program. "Affected employee." An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed. "Authorized employee." A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee's duties include performing servicing or maintenance covered under this section. "Capable of being locked out." An energy isolating device is capable of being locked out if it has a hasp or other means of attachment to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, or it has a locking mechanism built into it. Other energy isolating devices are capable of being locked out, if lockout can be achieved without the need to dismantle, rebuild, or replace the energy isolating device or permanently alter its energy control capability. "Energized." Connected to an energy source or containing residual or stored energy. "Energy isolating device." A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, including but not limited to the following: A manually operated electrical circuit breaker, a disconnect switch, a manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from all ungrounded supply conductors and, in addition, no pole can be operated independently; a line valve; a block; and any similar device used to block or isolate energy. Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit type devices are not energy isolating devices. "Energy source." Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy. "Hot tap." A procedure used in the repair, maintenance and service activities that involves welding on a piece of equipment (pipelines, vessels or tanks) under pressure, in order to install connections or appurtenances. It is commonly used to replace or add sections of pipeline without the interruption of service for air, gas, water, steam, and petrochemical distribution systems. "Lockout." The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed. "Lockout device." A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment. Included are blank flanges and bolted slip blinds.

"Normal production operations." The utilization of a machine or equipment to perform its intended production function. Qualified person. An employee who has training in avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed energized circuits. "Servicing and/or maintenance." Workplace activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or servicing machines or equipment. These activities include lubrication, cleaning or unjamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes, where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energization or startup of the equipment or release of hazardous energy. "Setting up." Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment to perform its normal production operation. "Tagout." The placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed. "Tagout device." A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.

4.0 Applicable Equipment & Machinery Lockout/tagout procedures must be followed for any equipment, machinery, or other system where its unexpected start-up or other energization could cause personal injury. Any machine, equipment, or other system with potentially hazardous electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, and mechanical energy, that could cause personal injury due to unexpected energization is subject to the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program. Lockout/tagout procedures do not apply to minor service and maintenance such as lubrication, cleaning, minor adjustments, etc., except when an employee is required to place any part of his/her body into an area on a machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed on materials (i.e., point of operation) or where an associated danger zone exists during a machine operating cycle. Below is a partial list of the types of machinery and equipment at Ithaca College that require lockout/tagout prior to maintenance and servicing. The list is not all-inclusive, but is intended to provide the user with an understanding of the general types of machines and equipment that typically require energy control procedures before maintenance and servicing activities can safely be performed by Ithaca College employees and/or contractors. Air Handling Units Automotive Lifts Boilers and their controls Capacitors Circuit breaker panels Duplicating Center Machines Elevators Fans Fire Alarm Panels Fume Hoods Grounds Equipment & Vehicles Lighting Motors Overhead Doors Powertools Printshop Machines Radio Transmitter Switchgear Sub-Station Transformers Vehicles (engine work) Woodshop Machines 4.1 Energy Hazards Energy hazards that must be controlled include (but may not be limited to): a) Electrical b) Mechanical (moving parts) c) Hydraulic (liquid under pressure) d) Pneumatic (steam or gas under pressure) e) Thermal (heat/cold) f) Chemical (pipes/systems containing harmful materials)

5.0 Energy Control Program 5.1 General Rules for Lockout/Tagout a) When working on machines, equipment, or systems that could accidentally be activated causing the release of harmful energy (e.g., electricity, moving parts, etc.), lockout procedures must be used. Additionally, a tag shall be used to identify the purpose of the shutdown, the employee involved, and the date & time the unit was removed from service. b) If the system has more than one energy source (e.g., electricity and pneumatic pressure) present, each individual source must be isolated using lockout/tagout. c) Lockout /Tagout shall be performed only by authorized employee(s) performing the service or maintenance d) No person shall attempt to bypass a lockout/tagout device under any circumstances. e) If machinery, equipment, and systems are capable of being locked out, then lockout must be used to isolate all energy sources. f) Only the person who installed a lockout device is authorized to remove it. g) Authorized employees must also be instructed in the limitation of tags when they are used as the only means of energy isolation. h) Each authorized employee must use his/her assigned lockout/tagout equipment only. 5.2 Lockout/Tagout Procedures This section is the general sequence to be followed by authorized employees for controlling hazardous energy sources that could cause personal injury due to the unexpected start-up of a system. Lockout/tagout shall only be performed by the authorized employee performing the service or maintenance on the system(s) to be isolated. The basic procedure for lockout/tagout is as follows: Step 1: Notify all affected employees that servicing or maintenance is required on the equipment/machinery and that it will be shut down and locked out to perform work.

Step 2: Identify the type and magnitude of energy sources that the equipment/machinery uses (refer to operating manual, department procedures, supervisor, etc.). Make sure you know the methods to control the energy source(s). Step 3: If the equipment/machinery is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure. Step 4: Follow the system specific sequential procedure for de-activating the energy isolating device(s) applicable to the equipment/machinery, including controlling stored/residual energy. Step 5: Install lockout/tagout device(s) on all energy isolating devices specified in Step 4. Step 6: Visually confirm the release and/or restraint of all stored or residual energy (e.g., in capacitors, springs, elevated parts, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) Step 7: Make sure that no people are working on or in the equipment/machinery; and that all are clear. Step 8: Verify that the equipment/machinery is fully isolated from all energy sources by activating the normal operating control(s) to make sure that the equipment/machinery will not operate. Step 9: Return the operating control(s) activated during the isolation verification in Step 8 to the off or neutral position. Step 10: The equipment/machinery is now locked out. Do not attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device where it is locked or tagged out. 5.2.1 Department-Specific Procedures The energy control procedure outlined in Section 5.2 is only a general sequence to be followed. Department supervisors must ensure that a written Lockout/Tagout procedure is developed to provide specific instructions for isolating each machine, equipment, or other system on which their employees may need to perform service or maintenance. A Lock/Tagout Procedure form (Appendix B) must be used to create a systemspecific procedure. Copies of the system specific procedure must be kept in the Department s copy of the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program (Appendix C) and be readily accessible at the actual system location. Copies of the specific procedure must also be sent to EH&S so they can kept in a master file.

5.2.2 Cord and Plug Equipment Any work on cord and plug equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization is controlled by unplugging the system is exempt from full lockout/tagout procedures under the following circumstances: Unplugging the equipment/machinery is the only control necessary to isolate all energy hazards. The equipment/machinery is unplugged prior to and throughout servicing and maintenance. The plug is kept under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing/maintenance. For systems in which the plug cannot be kept under one s exclusive control, a lockable plug cover device must be used to prevent unexpected energization. Regardless of the energy control method used, the authorized employee must always test the equipment to assure the power source has been removed by depressing the "Start" or On" switch, and that any stored energy has been released. 5.2.3 Tagout-Only Procedures If machinery, equipment and system are capable of being locked out, then lockout must be used to isolate all energy sources. There may be circumstances such as trouble shooting or testing, where the energy source(s) must remain on or must be re-energized to perform the service or maintenance. In these cases, tagout procedures must be followed. Tagout only procedures must provide a level of safety that is equivalent to lockout. Department Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that detailed procedures associated with isolating energy sources for operations where the system need to be fully or partially energized to perform the service or maintenance. When using tagout only, on an energy isolated device that is capable of being locked out, the tagout device shall be attached at the same location that the lockout device would have been attached. Note: If a tag is used without a lockout device to isolate an electrical circuit or other energy source, then it must be supplemented by one additional safety measure, such as the removal of an isolating circuit element, blocking of a controlling switch, opening an extra disconnecting device, using a watch person, etc.

5.2.3.1 Re-Energizing for Testing/Troubleshooting Testing, trouble shooting, positioning, etc. of locked out machines, equipment, or components thereof may be necessary to confirm that repairs and maintenance have been successful. In situations where lockout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the unit/system or a component thereof must be re-energized to test, etc. the following sequence must be followed: a. Clear the unit/system of equipment, tools and materials. b. Make sure all employees are clear of the unit/system. c. Inform all affected employees that the unit/system is being re-energized. d. Remove the lockout device(s) e. Re-energize and proceed with testing, troubleshooting, etc. f. De-energize again and reapply the lockout device(s) in accordance with the procedure established for the init/system. 5.2.4 Employee Notification Affected employees must be notified by the authorized employee(s) performing the energy isolation, of the application and removal of lockout/tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the energy controls are applied and after they are removed from the machine or equipment. 5.3 Restoring Equipment/Machinery to Service When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machinery/equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, the following steps shall be taken: 1) Check the machine/equipment and the immediate area around the system to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the machinery/equipment components are operationally intact. 2) Check the work area to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area. 3) Notify workers that the lockout/tagout hardware is about to be removed. 4) Verify that the controls are in neutral. 5) Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or equipment. Note: The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-energizing of the equipment/machinery before safe removal. Use extra caution.

6) Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready for use. 5.4 Lockout/Tagout Hardware Each department shall provide an adequate supply and variety of devices necessary for their employees to safely perform maintenance and service on energized systems. Lockout/tagout equipment may include, but is not limited to: Locks Tags Chains Breaker clips Valve covers Hasps Self-locking fasteners Key blocks Plug buckets Any other hardware that will allow for securing or blocking of machines and equipment from energy. Lockout/tagout devices are required to be durable and capable of withstanding the environment to which they are exposed for the maximum time that exposure is expected. All lockout hardware must also be substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or tools. The lockout/tagout device must indicate the identity of the employee applying the device. Tagout devices, including their means of attachment, shall be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. The attachment mechanisms must be of a non-reusable type, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable, with a minimum unlocking strength of 50 pounds. Lockout/tagout hardware must be standardized (e.g., color). Tagout devices must also be standardized EH&S is available for assistance in selecting the appropriate lockout/tagout hardware. 5.4.1 Assignment of Lockout/Tagout Hardware Authorized employees shall be individually assigned lockout/tagout hardware and must not share his/her devices with other employees. All authorized employees will be assigned a lock with one key, hasp, and tag. All locks will be keyed differently, except when a specific individual is issued a series of locks for complex lockout/tagout tasks. In some cases, more than one lock, hasp, and tag are needed to completely de-energize equipment and machinery. Additional locks should be obtained from your department supervisor. All locks and hasps shall be uniquely identifiable to a specific employee.

5.5 Contractors Outside vendors and contractors working on Ithaca College property are required to follow the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program, or provide a similar program that is in compliance with the OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard (29 CFR Part 1910.147). Contractors and vendors wishing to use their own program must submit copies of the written procedures to the Ithaca College Supervisor in charge of the work and the Office of Public Safety EH&S at least one full work-day in advance of the project. All affected employees must be notified of the provisions of the outside contractor s lockout/tagout procedures and must comply with its restrictions and prohibitions. The Ithaca College Supervisor must also inform the contractor of the applicable Ithaca College lockout procedures to be followed. Under no circumstances are outside vendors and contractors authorized to remove an Ithaca College lockout/tagout device, nor are they allowed to re-energize a locked out/tagged out system. Ithaca College Supervisors must inform contractors of the requirements of this section. 5.6 Group Lockout/Tagout Whenever maintenance or service on energized equipment is performed by more than one person, including contractor personnel, they must use a procedure that provides all personnel a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout/tagout device. Group lockout/tagout devices (e.g., multi-lock hasps) must be used for all group work on energized systems. The Ithaca College Supervisor in charge of the work is responsible to ensure that the exposure status of individual group members has been assessed and that the proper procedures are used to protect all employees in group work situations. Each authorized employee involved in a group work project shall affix his/her personal lockout/tagout devices to the group lockout device when he/she begins work, and shall be the only person to remove their lockout/tagout devices when he/she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained. 5.6.1 Shift & Personnel Changes For work on energized equipment that extends beyond one shift, procedures must be used to ensure that the continuity of lockout/tagout protection is maintained. This includes the orderly transfer of lockout/tagout device protection between offgoing and oncoming employees. The off-going employee(s) must inform the oncoming workers regarding the status of the work, including the energy isolation procedures in-place. Re-testing must be done by the oncoming shift personnel to ensure the de-energized state of the equipment has been maintained.

Important: The off-going employee must not remove his/her energy isolating device until the on-coming employee has installed theirs. 5.7 Removal of lockout/tagout Devices In accordance with the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program, each lockout and tagout device shall only be removed from the energy isolating mechanism by the authorized employee(s) who applied the device(s) When the authorized employee is not available to remove their device (e.g. out sick, on vacation, etc.) that device may be removed only under the direction of the applicable Supervisor provided that a minimum of the following measures are taken first: a. Verify that the authorized employee is not on campus. b. Make all reasonable effort to contact the authorized to inform him/her that their lockout/tagout device(s) will be removed. c. Confirm that the authorized employee knows that his/her lockout/tagout devices have been removed before they resume work. The measures taken to inform the affected employees should be documented. A sample form is in Appendix D of this program.

6.0 Employee Training EH&S will provide training to applicable employees in the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program as required by OSHA regulations. A copy of the training program is provided in Appendix D. The training will ensure that employees understand the purpose of the energy control program and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy controls are acquired. In addition to the training in the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program, department supervisors must provide further instruction applicable to the system specific procedures applicable to their areas. Retraining shall be provided periodically and whenever there is a change in job assignments, machinery, equipment, or processes that present a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. Retraining shall also be completed whenever deviations from or inadequacies in the employee s knowledge or use of energy control procedures are noted. Department supervisors shall provide lists of applicable employees that are to receive lockout/tagout training to EH&S. The level of training will vary depending upon the employees job responsibilities. 6.1 Authorized Employees Each authorized employee will be trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. Authorized employees will be instructed in the purpose and use of energy control procedures. 6.2 Affected Employees All employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be used, will be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to removing lockout/tagout hardware, and attempts to restart or re-energize machines or equipment that are locked/tagged out. 6.3 Tagout Training For applicable employees who must use tagout-only energy controlling procedures, training will be provided in the proper use and associated limitations of the tag.

7.0 Periodic Inspections OSHA requires employers to conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the program and its requirements are being followed. The periodic inspection must be performed by an authorized employee (i.e., Department Supervisor) other than the one(s) actually using the lockout/tagout procedure under inspection. The purpose of the inspection is to identify and correct any deviations or inadequacies. Where lockout and tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection will include a review between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that supervisor s responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected. Where tagout only is used for energy control, the periodic inspection will also include a review of the limitations of tagout-only procedures with all applicable authorized employees. The periodic inspections must be documented to certify that they have been performed. A Lockout/Tagout Periodic Inspection form is in Appendix E. Completed inspection forms must be sent to EH&S, and a copy should be kept in the Department s Lockout/Tagout program binder.

Appendix A OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard (29 CFR 1910.147)

yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Labor 1910.147 service should perform a critique of the practice rescue, or have another qualified party perform the critique, so that deficiencies in procedures, equipment, training, or number of personnel can be identified and corrected. The results of the critique, and the corrections made to respond to the deficiencies identified, should be given to the employer to enable it to determine whether the rescue service can quickly be upgraded to meet the employer s rescue needs or whether another service must be selected. The following questions will assist employers and rescue teams and services evaluate their performance. 1. Have all members of the service been trained as permit space entrants, at a minimum, including training in the potential hazards of all permit spaces, or of representative permit spaces, from which rescue may be needed? Can team members recognize the signs, symptoms, and consequences of exposure to any hazardous atmospheres that may be present in those permit spaces? 2. Is every team member provided with, and properly trained in, the use and need for PPE, such as SCBA or fall arrest equipment, which may be required to perform permit space rescues in the facility? Is every team member properly trained to perform his or her functions and make rescues, and to use any rescue equipment, such as ropes and backboards, that may be needed in a rescue attempt? 3. Are team members trained in the first aid and medical skills needed to treat victims overcome or injured by the types of hazards that may be encountered in the permit spaces at the facility? 4. Do all team members perform their functions safely and efficiently? Do rescue service personnel focus on their own safety before considering the safety of the victim? 5. If necessary, can the rescue service properly test the atmosphere to determine if it is IDLH? 6. Can the rescue personnel identify information pertinent to the rescue from entry permits, hot work permits, and MSDSs? 7. Has the rescue service been informed of any hazards to personnel that may arise from outside the space, such as those that may be caused by future work near the space? 8. If necessary, can the rescue service properly package and retrieve victims from a permit space that has a limited size opening (less than 24 inches (60.9 cm) in diameter), limited internal space, or internal obstacles or hazards? 9. If necessary, can the rescue service safely perform an elevated (high angle) rescue? 10. Does the rescue service have a plan for each of the kinds of permit space rescue operations at the facility? Is the plan adequate for all types of rescue operations that may be needed at the facility? Teams may practice in representative spaces, or in spaces 483 that are worst-case or most restrictive with respect to internal configuration, elevation, and portal size. The following characteristics of a practice space should be considered when deciding whether a space is truly representative of an actual permit space: (1) Internal configuration. (a) Open there are no obstacles, barriers, or obstructions within the space. One example is a water tank. (b) Obstructed the permit space contains some type of obstruction that a rescuer would need to maneuver around. An example would be a baffle or mixing blade. Large equipment, such as a ladder or scaffold, brought into a space for work purposes would be considered an obstruction if the positioning or size of the equipment would make rescue more difficult. (2) Elevation. (a) Elevated a permit space where the entrance portal or opening is above grade by 4 feet or more. This type of space usually requires knowledge of high angle rescue procedures because of the difficulty in packaging and transporting a patient to the ground from the portal. (b) Non-elevated a permit space with the entrance portal located less than 4 feet above grade. This type of space will allow the rescue team to transport an injured employee normally. (3) Portal size. (a) Restricted A portal of 24 inches or less in the least dimension. Portals of this size are too small to allow a rescuer to simply enter the space while using SCBA. The portal size is also too small to allow normal spinal immobilization of an injured employee. (b) Unrestricted A portal of greater than 24 inches in the least dimension. These portals allow relatively free movement into and out of the permit space. (4) Space access. (a) Horizontal The portal is located on the side of the permit space. Use of retrieval lines could be difficult. (b) Vertical The portal is located on the top of the permit space, so that rescuers must climb down, or the bottom of the permit space, so that rescuers must climb up to enter the space. Vertical portals may require knowledge of rope techniques, or special patient packaging to safely retrieve a downed entrant. [58 FR 4549, Jan. 14, 1993; 58 FR 34845, 34846, June 29, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 26114, May 19, 1994; 63 FR 66038, 66039, Dec. 1, 1998] 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). (a) Scope, application and purpose (1) Scope. (i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00493 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

1910.147 29 CFR Ch. XVII (7 1 08 Edition) yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR 484 energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. This standard establishes minimum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy. (ii) This standard does not cover the following: (A) Construction, agriculture and maritime employment; (B) Installations under the exclusive control of electric utilities for the purpose of power generation, transmission and distribution, including related equipment for communication or metering; and (C) Exposure to electrical hazards from work on, near, or with conductors or equipment in electric utilization installations, which is covered by subpart S of this part; and (D) Oil and gas well drilling and servicing. (2) Application. (i) This standard applies to the control of energy during servicing and/or maintenance of machines and equipment. (ii) Normal production operations are not covered by this standard (See subpart 0 of this part). Servicing and/or maintenance which takes place during normal production operations is covered by this standard only if;: (A) An employee is required to remove or bypass a guard or other safety device; or (B) An employee is required to place any part of his or her body into an area on a machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed upon the material being processed (point of operation) or where an associated danger zone exists during a machine operating cycle. NOTE: Exception to paragraph (a)(2)(ii): Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities, which take place during normal production operations, are not covered by this standard if they are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use of the equipment for production, provided that the work is performed using alternative measures which provide effective protection (See subpart 0 of this part). (iii) This standard does not apply to the following. (A) Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or start up of the equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance. (B) Hot tap operations involving transmission and distribution systems for substances such as gas, steam, water or petroleum products when they are performed on pressurized pipelines, provided that the employer demonstrates that (1) continuity of service is essential; (2) shutdown of the system is impractical; and (3) documented procedures are followed, and special equipment is used which will provide proven effective protection for employees. (3) Purpose. (i) This section requires employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees. (ii) When other standards in this part require the use of lockout or tagout, they shall be used and supplemented by the procedural and training requirements of this section. (b) Definitions applicable to this section. Affected employee. An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed. Authorized employee. A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee s duties include performing servicing or maintenance covered under this section. Capable of being locked out. An energy isolating device is capable of being locked out if it has a hasp or other means of attachment to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, or it has a locking mechanism built into it. Other energy isolating devices are capable of being locked out, if lockout VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00494 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Labor 1910.147 485 can be achieved without the need to dismantle, rebuild, or replace the energy isolating device or permanently alter its energy control capability. Energized. Connected to an energy source or containing residual or stored energy. Energy isolating device. A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, including but not limited to the following: A manually operated electrical circuit breaker; a disconnect switch; a manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from all ungrounded supply conductors, and, in addition, no pole can be operated independently; a line valve; a block; and any similar device used to block or isolate energy. Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit type devices are not energy isolating devices. Energy source. Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy. Hot tap. A procedure used in the repair, maintenance and services activities which involves welding on a piece of equipment (pipelines, vessels or tanks) under pressure, in order to install connections or appurtenances. It is commonly used to replace or add sections of pipeline without the interruption of service for air, gas, water, steam, and petrochemical distribution systems. Lockout. The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed. Lockout device. A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy isolating device in a safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment. Included are blank flanges and bolted slip blinds. Normal production operations. The utilization of a machine or equipment to perform its intended production function. Servicing and/or maintenance. Workplace activities such as constructing, installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or servicing machines or equipment. These activities include lubrication, cleaning or unjamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes, where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energization or startup of the equipment or release of hazardous energy. Setting up. Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment to perform its normal production operation. Tagout. The placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed. Tagout device. A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed. (c) General (1) Energy control program. The employer shall establish a program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training and periodic inspections to ensure that before any employee performs any servicing or maintenance on a machine or equipment where the unexpected energizing, start up or release of stored energy could occur and cause injury, the machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source, and rendered inoperative. (2) Lockout/tagout. (i) If an energy isolating device is not capable of being locked out, the employer s energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall utilize a tagout system. (ii) If an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out, the employer s energy control program under paragraph (c)(1) of this section shall utilize lockout, unless the employer can demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section. VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00495 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

1910.147 29 CFR Ch. XVII (7 1 08 Edition) yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR 486 (iii) After January 2, 1990, whenever replacement or major repair, renovation or modification of a machine or equipment is performed, and whenever new machines or equipment are installed, energy isolating devices for such machine or equipment shall be designed to accept a lockout device. (3) Full employee protection. (i) When a tagout device is used on an energy isolating device which is capable of being locked out, the tagout device shall be attached at the same location that the lockout device would have been attached, and the employer shall demonstrate that the tagout program will provide a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by using a lockout program. (ii) In demonstrating that a level of safety is achieved in the tagout program which is equivalent to the level of safety obtained by using a lockout program, the employer shall demonstrate full compliance with all tagout-related provisions of this standard together with such additional elements as are necessary to provide the equivalent safety available from the use of a lockout device. Additional means to be considered as part of the demonstration of full employee protection shall include the implementation of additional safety measures such as the removal of an isolating circuit element, blocking of a controlling switch, opening of an extra disconnecting device, or the removal of a valve handle to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent energization. (4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. NOTE: Exception: The employer need not document the required procedure for a particular machine or equipment, when all of the following elements exist: (1) The machine or equipment has no potential for stored or residual energy or reaccumulation of stored energy after shut down which could endanger employees; (2) the machine or equipment has a single energy source which can be readily identified and isolated; (3) the isolation and locking out of that energy source will completely deenergize and deactivate the machine or equipment; (4) the machine or equipment is isolated from that energy source and locked out during servicing or maintenance; (5) a single lockout device will achieve a locked-out condition; (6) the lockout device is under the exclusive control of the authorized employee performing the servicing or maintenance; (7) the servicing or maintenance does not create hazards for other employees; and (8) the employer, in utilizing this exception, has had no accidents involving the unexpected activation or reenergization of the machine or equipment during servicing or maintenance. (ii) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. (5) Protective materials and hardware. (i) Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. (ii) Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be singularly identified; shall be the only devices(s) used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes; and shall meet the following requirements: (A) Durable. (1) Lockout and tagout devices shall be capable of withstanding the environment to which they are exposed for the maximum period of time that exposure is expected. (2) Tagout devices shall be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or the message on the tag to become illegible. (3) Tags shall not deteriorate when used in corrosive environments such as areas where acid and alkali chemicals are handled and stored. VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00496 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Labor 1910.147 (B) Standardized. Lockout and tagout devices shall be standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: Color; shape; or size; and additionally, in the case of tagout devices, print and format shall be standardized. (C) Substantial (1) Lockout devices. Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as with the use of bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools. (2) Tagout devices. Tagout devices, including and their means of attachment, shall be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. Tagout device attachment means shall be of a non-reusable type, attachable by hand, self-locking, and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds and having the general design and basic characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one-piece, all-environmenttolerant nylon cable tie. (D) Identifiable. Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s). (iii) Tagout devices shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the following: Do Not Start, Do Not Open, Do Not Close, Do Not Energize, Do Not Operate. (6) Periodic inspection. (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. (A) The periodic inspection shall be perfomed by an authorized employee other than the ones(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected. (B) The periodic inspection shall be conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified. (C) Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee s responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected. (D) Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall 487 include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee s responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of this section. (ii) The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection. (7) Training and communication. (i) The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: (A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. (B) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. (C) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out. (ii) When tagout systems are used, employees shall also be trained in the following limitations of tags: (A) Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices, and do not provide the physical restraint on those devices that is provided by a lock. (B) When a tag is attached to an energy isolating means, it is not to be removed without authorization of the authorized person responsible for it, and it is never to be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated. VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00497 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

1910.147 29 CFR Ch. XVII (7 1 08 Edition) yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR (C) Tags must be legible and understandable by all authorized employees, affected employees, and all other employees whose work operations are or may be in the area, in order to be effective. (D) Tags and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental conditions encountered in the workplace. (E) Tags may evoke a false sense of security, and their meaning needs to be understood as part of the overall energy control program. (F) Tags must be securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use. (iii) Employee retraining. (A) Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that present a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. (B) Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee s knowledge or use of the energy control procedures. (C) The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary. (iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee s name and dates of training. (8) Energy isolation. Lockout or tagout shall be performed only bythe authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance. (9) Notification of employees. Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment. (d) Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following 488 elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: (1) Preparation for shutdown. Before an authorized or affected employee turns off a machine or equipment, the authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy. (2) Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipment. An orderly shutdown must be utilized to avoid any additional or increased hazard(s) to employees as a result of the equipment stoppage. (3) Machine or equipment isolation. All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s). (4) Lockout or tagout device application. (i) Lockout or tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees. (ii) Lockout devices, where used, shall be affixed in a manner to that will hold the energy isolating devices in a safe or off position. (iii) Tagout devices, where used, shall be affixed in such a manner as will clearly indicate that the operation or movement of energy isolating devices from the safe or off position is prohibited. (A) Where tagout devices are used with energy isolating devices designed with the capability of being locked, the tag attachment shall be fastened at the same point at which the lock would have been attached. (B) Where a tag cannot be affixed directly to the energy isolating device, the tag shall be located as close as safely possible to the device, in a position that will be immediately obvious to anyone attempting to operate the device. (5) Stored energy. (i) Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe. VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00498 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Labor 1910.147 (ii) If there is a possibility of reaccumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level, verification of isolation shall be continued until the servicing or maintenance is completed, or until the possibility of such accumulation no longer exists. (6) Verification of isolation. Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. (e) Release from lockout or tagout. Before lockout or tagout devices are removed and energy is restored to the machine or equipment, procedures shall be followed and actions taken by the authorized employee(s) to ensure the following: (1) The machine or equipment. The work area shall be inspected to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and to ensure that machine or equipment components are operationally intact. (2) Employees. (i) The work area shall be checked to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed. (ii) After lockout or tagout devices have been removed and before a machine or equipment is started, affected employees shall be notified that the lockout or tagout device(s) have been removed. (3) Lockout or tagout devices removal. Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device. Exception to paragraph (e)(3): When the authorized employee who applied the lockout or tagout device is not available to remove it, that device may be removed under the direction of the employer, provided that specific procedures and training for such removal have been developed, documented and incorporated into the employer s energy control program. The employer shall demonstrate that the specific procedure provides equivalent safety to the removal of the device by the authorized employee who applied it. The specific procedure shall include at least the following elements: 489 (i) Verfication by the employer that the authorized employee who applied the device is not at the facility; (ii) Making all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to inform him/her that his/her lockout or tagout device has been removed; and (iii) Ensuring that the authorized employee has this knowledge before he/ she resumes work at that facility. (f) Additional requirements (1) Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof. In situations in which lockout or tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof, the following sequence of actions shall be followed: (i) Clear the machine or equipment of tools and materials in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this section; (ii) Remove employees from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section; (iii) Remove the lockout or tagout devices as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section; (iv) Energize and proceed with testing or positioning; (v) Deenergize all systems and reapply energy control measures in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section to continue the servicing and/or maintenance. (2) Outside personnel (contractors, etc.). (i) Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope and application of this standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures. (ii) The on-site employer shall ensure that his/her employees understand and comply with the restrictions and prohibitions of the outside employer s energy control program. (3) Group lockout or tagout. (i) When servicing and/or maintenance is performed by a crew, craft, department or other group, they shall utilize a procedure which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device. (ii) Group lockout or tagout devices shall be used in accordance with the VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00499 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

1910.147 29 CFR Ch. XVII (7 1 08 Edition) yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR procedures required by paragraph (c)(4) of this section including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements: (A) Primary responsibility is vested in an authorized employee for a set number of employees working under the protection of a group lockout or tagout device (such as an operations lock); (B) Provision for the authorized employee to ascertain the exposure status of individual group members with regard to the lockout or tagout of the machine or equipment and (C) When more than one crew, craft, department, etc. is involved, assignment of overall job-associated lockout or tagout control responsibility to an authorized employee designated to coordinate affected work forces and ensure continuity of protection; and (D) Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained. (4) Shift or personnel changes. Specific procedures shall be utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy. NOTE: The following appendix to 1910.147 services as a non-mandatory guideline to assist employers and employees in complying with the requirements of this section, as well as to provide other helpful information. Nothing in the appendix adds to or detracts from any of the requirements of this section. 490 APPENDIX A TO 1910.147 TYPICAL MINIMAL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE General The following simple lockout procedure is provided to assist employers in developing their procedures so they meet the requirements of this standard. When the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout may be used, provided the employer complies with the provisions of the standard which require additional training and more rigorous periodic inspections. When tagout is used and the energy isolating devices are lockable, the employer must provide full employee protection (see paragraph (c)(3)) and additional training and more rigorous periodic inspections are required. For more complex systems, more comprehensive procedures may need to be developed, documented and utilized. Lockout Procedure Lockout procedure for llllllllllllllllllllllll (Name of Company for single procedure or identification of equipment if multiple procedures are used) Purpose This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment. It shall be used to ensure that the machine or equipment is stopped, isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and locked out before employees perform any servicing or maintenance where the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment or release of stored energy could cause injury. Compliance With This Program All employees are required to comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed upon them during the use of lockout. The authorized employees are required to perform the lockout in accordance with this procedure. All employees, upon observing a machine or piece of equipment which is locked out to perform servicing or maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize or use that machine or equipment. llllllllllllllllllllllll Type of compliance enforcement to be taken for violation of the above. Sequence of Lockout (1) Notify all affected employees that servicing or maintenance is required on a machine or equipment and that the machine or equipment must be shut down and locked out to perform the servicing or maintenance. llllllllllllllllllllllll Name(s)/Job Title(s) of affected employees and how to notify. (2) The authorized employee shall refer to the company procedure to identify the type and magnitude of the energy that the machine or equipment utilizes, shall understand the hazards of the energy, and shall know the methods to control the energy. llllllllllllllllllllllll VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00500 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

yshivers on PROD1PC62 with CFR Occupational Safety and Health Admin., Labor 1910.151 Type(s) and magnitude(s) of energy, its hazards and the methods to control the energy. (3) If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure (depress stop button, open switch, close valve, etc.). llllllllllllllllllllllll Type(s) and location(s) of machine or equipment operating controls. (4) De-activate the energy isolating device(s) so that the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy source(s). llllllllllllllllllllllll Type(s) and location(s) of energy isolating devices. (5) Lock out the energy isolating device(s) with assigned individual lock(s). (6) Stored or residual energy (such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc. llllllllllllllllllllllll Type(s) of stored energy methods to dissipate or restrain. (7) Ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the energy source(s) by first checking that no personnel are exposed, then verify the isolation of the equipment by operating the push button or other normal operating control(s) or by testing to make certain the equipment will not operate. CAUTION: Return operating control(s) to neutral or off position after verifying the isolation of the equipment. llllllllllllllllllllllll Method of verifying the isolation of the equipment. (8) The machine or equipment is now locked out. Restoring Equipment to Service. When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, the following steps shall be taken. (1) Check the machine or equipment and the immediate area around the machine or equipment to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the machine or equipment components are operationally intact. (2) Check the work area to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area. (3) Verify that the controls are in neutral. (4) Remove the lockout devices and reenergize the machine or equipment. NOTE: The removal of some forms of blocking may require reenergization of the machine before safe removal. 491 (5) Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready for use. [54 FR 36687, Sept. 1, 1989, as amended at 54 FR 42498, Oct. 17, 1989; 55 FR 38685, 38686, Sept. 20, 1990] Subpart K Medical and First Aid AUTHORITY: Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, and 657; Secretary of Labor s Order No. 12 71 (36 FR 8754), 8 76 (41 FR 25059), 9 83 (48 FR 35736), 1 90 (55 FR 9033), 6 96 (62 FR 111), or 3 2000 (65 FR 50017), as applicable, and 29 CFR part 1911. 1910.151 Medical services and first aid. (a) The employer shall ensure the ready availability of medical personnel for advice and consultation on matters of plant health. (b) In the absence of an infirmary, clinic, or hospital in near proximity to the workplace which is used for the treatment of all injured employees, a person or persons shall be adequately trained to render first aid. Adequate first aid supplies shall be readily available. (c) Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. APPENDIX A TO 1910.151 FIRST AID KITS (NON-MANDATORY) First aid supplies are required to be readily available under paragraph 1910.151(b). An example of the minimal contents of a generic first aid kit is described in American National Standard (ANSI) Z308.1 1998 Minimum Requirements for Workplace First-aid Kits. The contents of the kit listed in the ANSI standard should be adequate for small worksites. When larger operations or multiple operations are being conducted at the same location, employers should determine the need for additional first aid kits at the worksite, additional types of first aid equipment and supplies and additional quantities and types of supplies and equipment in the first aid kits. In a similar fashion, employers who have unique or changing first-aid needs in their workplace may need to enhance their firstaid kits. The employer can use the OSHA 200 log, OSHA 101 s or other reports to identify VerDate Aug<31>2005 10:39 Aug 19, 2008 Jkt 214112 PO 00000 Frm 00501 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8002 Y:\SGML\214112.XXX 214112

Appendix B Lockout/Tagout Procedures Template Form

Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Procedure Form Building: Room/Location: Equipment/Machinery: Purpose: This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the control of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is performed on the equipment/machinery specified above. The authorized employee must always follow the procedures specified on this form before performing any maintenance/servicing where the unexpected energization or start-up of the equipment/machinery or release of stored energy could cause injury. Compliance: All employees are required to comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed upon them during the use of lockout. The authorized employees are required to perform the lockout in accordance with the specific procedure below. All employees, upon observing a machine or piece of equipment that is locked out to perform servicing or maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize, or use that machine or equipment. Employees failing to observe the lockout/tagout procedures may be subject to disciplinary actions in accordance with Ithaca College human resources policies. Electrical TYPE OF ENERGY SPECIFIC ISOLATION LOCATION(S) (1) TYPE OF LOCKOUT DEVICE(S) (2) Potential (stored) Mechanical (moving parts) Pneumatic (air/gas pressure) Hydraulic (liquid under pressure) Thermal Chemical Other Special Hazard(s) (1) Identify the exact breaker, valve, switch, disconnect, blocking device, etc., to be locked and tagged to isolate the source of energy from the work area. Be as descriptive as possible (e.g., Electrical Panel #PP3 behind emergency generator). (2) Specifically name the exact type(s) of locking device(s) needed to ensure the disconnect or blocking device stays in the isolated condition/position (e.g., circuit breaker clip, valve cover, blank flange, etc.) The specific energy control procedures are described on the reverse side of this form.

Date: The following is the sequence to be followed by authorized employees for controlling energy sources applicable to the equipment/machinery being worked on: Step 1: Notify all affected employees that servicing or maintenance is required on and that it will be shut down and locked out to perform work. Step 2: Identify the type and magnitude of energy sources that the equipment/machinery uses (e.g., operating manual, department procedures, supervisor, etc.). Make sure you know the methods to control the energy. Step 3: If the equipment/machinery is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure. The exact operating controls (e.g., button, switch, valve, etc.) for the equipment/machinery are: Step 4: The sequential procedure for de-activating the energy isolating device(s) listed in the table on the reverse side of this form, including controlling stored/residual energy, is described below: Step 5: Install lockout/tagout device(s) on all energy isolating devices specified in Step 4. Step 6: Visually confirm the release and/or restraint of all stored or residual energy (e.g., in capacitors, springs, elevated parts, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) Step 7: Make sure that no people are working on or in the equipment/machinery; and that all are clear. Step 8: Verify that the equipment/machinery is fully isolated from all energy sources by activating the normal operating control(s) to make sure that the equipment/machinery will not operate. Step 9: Return the operating control(s) activated during the isolation verification in Step 8 are returned to the off or neutral position. Step 10: The equipment/machinery is now locked out. Restoring Equipment/Machinery To Service: When the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machinery/equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, the following steps shall be taken: 1) Check the machine/equipment and the immediate area around the machine to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and that the machinery/equipment components are operationally intact. 2) Check the work area to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed from the area. 3) Verify that the controls are in neutral. 4) Remove the lockout devices and re-energize the machine or equipment. Note: The removal of some forms of blocking may require re-energizing of the equipment/machinery before safe removal. Use extra caution. 5) Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready.

Appendix C Department Specific Lockout/Tagout Procedures

Appendix D Affected Employee Lockout/Tagout Device Removal Notification Form

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT DEVICE REMOVAL NOTIFICATION FORM As required by Section 5.7 of the Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Program, each lockout and tagout device shall only be removed from the energy isolating mechanism by the authorized employee(s) who applied the device(s). When the authorized employee is not available to remove their device (e.g., out sick, on vacation, etc.) that device may be removed only under the direction of the applicable Supervisor provided that a minimum of the following measures are taken first: a) Verify that the authorized employee is not on campus. b) Make all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to inform him/her that their lockout/tagout device(s) will be removed. c) Confirm that the authorized employee knows that his/her lockout/tagout devices have been removed before they resume work. All actions taken to notify the employee that his/her lockout/tagout device(s) were removed shall be documented on this form below: Employee Name: How has it been verified that the employee is not on-campus? Building Where Lockout/Tagout Devices Are To Be Removed: Equipment/Facility/System Where Lockout/Tagout Devices Are To Be Removed: Date of Contact: Method of Contact: (telephone, email, etc.): Has the employee confirmed that they are aware that his/her lockout/tagout device(s) have been removed? Yes No If no, describe follow-up actions to be taken to ensure the employee knows that his/her lockout/tagout device(s) have been removed before they return to work.

Appendix E Ithaca College Lockout/Tagout Training Program

Lockout / Tagout Training Overview: Recognition of Hazardous Energy Sources Purpose of Lockout-Tagout (LO-TO) Types and Magnitude of Hazardous Energy Procedures for Energy Isolation and Control Safety Training for the Control of Hazardous Energy at Ithaca College PURPOSE Inform you of the hazards associated with uncontrolled energy sources and the required procedures for isolating equipment and systems to prevent injury to employees from the unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy. LO-TO Safety Facts Approx. 600 workplace fatalities (10% of all) due to uncontrolled energy sources each year. 285 = contact with electrical current 265 = caught in or compressed by equipment 35 contact with temp. extremes. Types of Hazardous Energy Electrical Mechanical Chemical Thermal Hydraulic Pneumatic Q: When is LO/TO Necessary? A: Whenever you are performing service or maintenance on any equipment where the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury. Examples: Constructing Installing Setting up Adjusting (e.g., clearing a jam) Inspecting Modifying Maintenance (e.g., replacing, cleaning, lubing, etc.) 1

Mechanical Energy Hazards: 2 Types: 1)Kinetic moving parts 2)Potential stored or built up energy. Kinetic Energy Hazards Energy of moving machinery can cause: Lacerations Fractures Amputations Loss of life Examples: fan blades, printing machines, shops equipment, etc. Potential Energy Hazards Stored potential energy can be released during work causing injury or death Examples: Energy stored in machinery (e.g., elevated parts, motors, capacitors, compressed air, etc.) Weights & springs Hydraulic controls (e.g., elevators, garbage truck, bailers, etc.) Thermal Energy Hazards Hot equipment & gases or fluids will burn you. Cold fluids can cause injury also Quick release of compressed gases (e.g., nitrogen) can freeze skin Allow equipment and their contents to reach a safe temperature before starting work. Hydraulic Energy Hazards Energy of equipment containing liquids under pressure. pressure can cause equipment to move forcefully and rapidly rapid release can cause injury or ejection of system parts Pneumatic Energy Hazards Energy of Compressed Gases or Steam uncontrolled release can cause injury rapid de-pressurization creates extreme low temperature Properly vent all systems before starting work. Relieve pressure slowly into a proper container. 2

Chemical Energy Hazards Chemicals have energy that can: start fires burn skin or eyes generate harmful gases or vapors Before working release, drain, and/or vent chemicals safely. Magnitude of Electrical Hazards as little as 30 volts can carry enough current to kill a person 80 kv = Stun Gun 1 amp = approx. current needed for auto dome light 15 amp = typical household current 1 milli-amp faint tingle 5 milli-amps slight shock, disturbing 9-30 milli-amps painful, loss of muscular control, letgo range 50-150 milli-amps extreme pain; respiratory arrest; cannot let go; death is possible 1,000-4,300 milli-amps stops heart; nerve damage; likely death 10,000 milli-amps cardiac arrest, severe purns; death probable Magnitude of Electrical Hazards contd. Example: LOW VOLTAGE does NOT imply low hazard. 100 milli-amp current @ 3 seconds = same as 900 milli-amp for.03 seconds. causing fibrillation. Current is the culprit that kills; voltage determines how much will flow. AC voltage as low as 60 volts can kill. Therefore, all factors being equal, the degree of injury is a function of the length of time the body is in the circuit. Other Hazard Sources: Moving parts Pinch, nip, and crush points Elevated components Blades Loose clothing, long hair, dangling jewelry Lockout and Lockout Devices: Lockout: The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolation device to ensure that the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed. Lockout Device: A device that uses a positive means such as a lock to hold an energy isolation device in a safe position and prevent energizing the equipment. Who Can Lockout Equipment? Only authorized employees who have been trained and designated by management, and who will be performing the service or maintenance. 3

Tagout and Tagout Devices: Tagout: the placement of a tagout device on an energy isolation device to indicate that the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed. Tagout device: a prominent warning device such as a tag that can be securely fastened to an energy isolation device with a warning that the equipment may not be used until the tagout device is removed. Tagout Limitations: Tags only provide warning Tags do not provide the physical restraint that is provided by a lockout device. Tags must never be ignored, removed, or bypassed Must be securely attached Must be legible and understandable False sense of security? Always use L.O. & T.O. whenever possible. Types of LO-TO Equipment: Locks & Tags - specific to the worker Hasps - for placing locks & tags Circuit Breaker Clips Threaded Pipe Caps & Plugs Blank Flanges ( pancakes ) - for fluid lines Valve Covers Handwheel Caps Plug Buckets - for electrical plugs Lockout Devices: Shall be affixed in a manner that will hold the energy isolation devices in a safe or off position. Tagout Devices: Shall be affixed in a manner that clearly indicates that the operation or movement of the energy isolation device from the safe or off position o is prohibited. Must warn against hazards caused by energization: Tagout devices - contd. Where tagout devices cannot be affixed directly to the energy isolation device tag shall be located as close as possible to the device in a position that will be immediately obvious to anyone attempting to operate device Securely fastened so it cannot be inadvertently removed. Procedure must provide same level of safety as full LO/TO. e.g., Do Not Start Do Not Open Do Not Operate Tags - means of attachment must be nonreusable, attached by hand, self-locking and non-releasable with a minimum unlocking strength of no less than 50 lbs. 4

TAGOUT (without Lockout) Attach tag where lockout device(s) would be installed. Procedure must provide same level of safety as lockout. EXAMPLES: Removal of isolating circuit element Blocking of control switch Opening of an extra disconnecting device Removal of a valve handle Energy Isolation Devices A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy. Examples: disconnect switch, manually operated circuit breaker, line valve, blank flange Push buttons, selector switches, and other control circuit types are not energy isolation devices Use of Locks & Tags Use only locks and tags issued to you Never use another worker s lock or tag Ask your supervisor or EH&S if you need more LO/TO equipment Never try to remove someone else s lock or tag. Never ignore or bypass equipment that is lockedand/or tagged-out Requirements for LO/TO Devices: Must be singularly identified Be the only devices used for controlling energy Nt Not used dfor any other purpose Meet the following requirements Durable Standardized Substantial Identifiable 6-Step LO-TO Procedure: 1. Prepare for Shutdown 2. Shutdown Equipment 3. Isolate All Energy Sources 4. Place Locks & Tags 5. Release Stored Energy 6. Verify Equipment Isolation 5

1. Prepare for Shutdown Understand: Type and magnitude of energy source(s) Hazards of the energy to be controlled Method(s) to be used to control the energy use written procedure Notify other workers of shutdown 2. Shutdown Equipment Use normal shutdown procedure. Orderly manner to avoid additional hazards resulting from equipment stoppage. Turn all energy controlling devices to OFF. Disable all other sources of energy. 3. Isolate All Energy Sources All energy isolating devices that control the energy source(s) to the machine or equipment that could cause injury while working on it, must be physically located and isolated. Examples: Open breakers & disconnects. Close all control valves. Pull fuses. 4. Apply Locks & Tags Lockout and tagout devices shall be affixed to each energy isolation device by authorized employees performing the service/maintenance. Examples: Valves Breakers / electrical disconnects Block or disconnect all lines Blank flanges Lock(s) must be affixed in a manner that will hold the energy isolating device(s) in a safe or off position. 5. Release or Block ALL Stored Energy All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be relieved, disconnected, restrained, or otherwise rendered safe. Examples: All moving parts secured and stopped? Block or release springs Block elevated parts Stop rotating flywheels Relieve trapped system pressure Drain fluids Vent gases Discharge capacitors Allow system to cool 6. Verify Equipment Isolation Confirm that all other workers are clear Notify them of test Check locking devices securely yplaced Check isolation Attempt normal startup REMEMBER: Return Controls to OFF/Neutral after start-up test NOTE: Continue verification throughout servicing operation if there is possibility of reaccumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level. 6

Q: Who Can Remove Locks & Tags? A: Only the employee who applied the lock and tag. Release from LO-TO: 1) Inspect area and equipment. a) Ensure all machine guards in place b) Move tools away from equipment c) Make sure all employees safely positioned/removed 2) Inform others of LO/TO device removal. 3) Restore system connections, guards, access panels, etc. 4) Removal of Locks & Tags by the employee who applied them. 5) Notify affected employees of start-up 6) Restore equipment to normal. 7) Conduct normal startup. Release from LOTO - contd. If employee who applied device is not available to remove it, that device may be removed under the direction of the employer if all of the following are met: 1. Employer verifies employee is not at the facility 2. Makes all reasonable effort to contact employee to inform them of removal 3. Ensure employee is aware that device was removed before work resumes at facility Contractors All contractor employees must follow Ithaca College Lockout-Tagout procedures. I.C. supervisors must coordinate with contractors to make sure I.C. and contractor employees understand each other s LO/TO procedures. Use Safe Electrical Practices Use non-conducting tools and ladders. Check that circuits are dead before working. Lock & Tag source breakers not switches. Ensure all control power is de-energized. Discharge all capacitors after lockout. Don t reach blindly into areas that may contain energized parts. Remove watches, rings, belt buckles, etc., when working on exposed energized parts. Group Lockout/Tagout: Q: A piece of equipment already has a lock and tag. Do I have to place my own locks & tags if I will be working on it? YES. Each person working on the equipment must place his/her own locks and tags to ensure personal safety. Supervisor must coordinate the LO/TO of group. 7

Lockout-Tagout Protects YOU! Cable Lockout ************ Protect Yourself By ALWAYS using Proper Lockout - Tagout Procedures ************ Gate Valve Lockout/Tagout Breaker Box Lockout 8

Emergency Stop & Fuse Lockouts Hasps Ball Valve Lockouts Pneumatic Disconnect Lockouts 9