ANNUAL IDOL COMPLIANCE TRAINING Lock Out / Tag Out Refresher SUGAR GROVE FIRE DEPARTMENT 1 TRAINING DIVISION
Instructions To complete this independent study program, view the entire program, advancing through each slide by pressing the enter key. While viewing the slides, complete the accompanying Independent Study Test. If needed, you can move backwards through slides by pressing the backspace key. Start the program by pressing enter. 2
Purpose The primary purpose of the Lock Out/Tag Out Program is to prevent the unintended release of hazardous energy while emergency response personnel are working on or around equipment or energy sources [ENERGY CONTROL PLAN]. Energy sources that are not neutralized and locked out have the potential to cause severe injury, disfigurement, or death from electric shock, contact with rotating machinery, burns and other causes. 3
Scope Lock Out/Tag Out procedures are required when it is necessary to work on or around any equipment that that may release any form of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to electrical, rotational, mechanical, radiation, chemical, hydraulic, thermal or pneumatic energy sources. 4
OSHA Regulations Confined space operations are regulated by OSHA 1910.332. Requires employers whose personnel may be called upon to respond to emergencies involving work on or around hazardous energy sources to receive training at initial assignment of duties and each year thereafter. 5
OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy This is the standard that governs the need to Lock Out/ Tag Out machines/ equipment while be serviced by employees 6
What is Lock Out/Tag Out? Procedure for a safe shut down and restart of equipment that is serviced or maintained Lock Out protects employees who service and maintain equipment Tag Out warns employees of the shut down Applies to outside contractors working on premises. 7
Lock Out/Tag Out Prevents Equipment from unexpectedly starting-up Co-workers from restarting equipment Injury and death during servicing or maintenance of equipment 8
Leading Causes of Lock Out/Tag Out Injuries Failure to shut off equipment Failure to disconnect from power source Unexpected restarting of equipment Failure to clear work area before restarting 9
Authorized Employees Must Maintain or service equipment Identify all energy sources Inform others of Lock Out/Tag Out in progress Follow the Lock Out/Tag Out procedures 10
Affected Employees Operate or use equipment Understand all Lock Out/Tag Out procedures Never remove locks or tags Never restart equipment with lock or tag 11
Other Employees Are not authorized or affected employees Must be able to identify locks and tags Must be aware of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures Never restart equipment with lock/tag 12
Energy Control Devices An energy isolation device is a mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy. These devices ensure a zero energy state during fire suppression and rescue activities. 13
Locks Master Locks are used by the Sugar Grove Fire Department 14
Other Lockout Devices Other devices used in conjunction with locks are tags, chains, valve bonnets, and other hardware for the isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. 15
Personal Danger Tags Personal Danger Tag Used for personal protection during lockout. Removed once personnel have vacated the area. 16
Personal Danger Tags Used for firefighter protection. Used in conjunction with a lock every time. Must be removed when task completed. 17
Equipment Danger Tags Equipment Danger Tag Used to designate equipment in need of repair. Left on equipment until repairs are made by maintenance personnel Example would be a saw coming out of service for repair work. Length of hose with a bad coupling rolled backward on hose rack 18
Equipment Danger Tags Designates equipment in need of repair. Tag attached by Company Officer reported to Lt. Warner and person responsible for that piece of equipment. Placed on equipment using wire tie only. Example would be an SCBA coming out of service for a malfunction. Tag SCBA unit and report to Lt. Warner and Lt. 19 Schramm.
Lockout Procedure Preparation for Shutdown. Shutdown. Isolation. Lock and Tag. Verification. During Verification, the system must be tested and checked for stored energy. 20
Tag Only Procedure Used only when the equipment is not physically capable of accepting a lock or when placing a lock on the equipment is considered to be a danger itself. Firefighter safety must be assured to a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by using locks and tags. 21
Tag Only Procedure Verify Device will not accept Lock. Document Equivalent Safety Plan Apply Tag with Wire Tie Complete Tag Only Authorization Attach Documentation to Run Report. 22
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step One - Prepare for shutdown Step Two - Shutdown equipment 23
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step Three - Disconnect power source using an energy isolating device 24
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step Four - Apply Lock Out/Tag Out devices Only applied by authorized employees Locks hold power source in off position Locks must be used if equipment is capable of being locked out If locks cannot be used tags must be used 25
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step Four - Apply Lock Out/Tag Out devices Devices must be: Standardized Identifiable Durable Not used for other purposes 26
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step Four - Apply Lock Out/Tag Out devices Limitation of tags: Only a warning device Equipment can still be started-up False sense of security 27
Six Steps to Performing Lock Out/Tag Out Safely Step Five - Release stored energy Step Six - Verify machine is safe 28
Restarting the Equipment Inspect work area Notify employees Remove devices Test equipment 29
Group Lock Out Group Lock Out device used when more than one person services the equipment Each employee has own lock or tag One primary employee responsible Shift changes require group Lock Out device 30
Removing Another Employee s Lock or Tag If a lock or tag needs to be removed and the employee cannot be found: Verify employee is not in facility (used when Company Officer applying lock and/or tag is not available to remove the devices.) Make reasonable effort to contact employee Evaluation, Verification and Removal will be performed by the Incident Commander, Safety Officer, Deputy Chief or Chief. Tell employee about removal 31
Instructions Answer the test questions on the Bubble Answer Sheet. Sign reverse side of the Answer Sheet for validation and attestation of training completed. Place completed test in Assistant Chief Baum s s mail box for assessment. A passing grade of 80% is required to get credit for this Mandatory Training A failure in submitting completed materials will result in not receiving credit for the Mandatory Training which can lead to disciplinary actions. 32