Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag-out) 29 CFR 1910.147
What Is Lockout/Tag-out? Referred to as LOTO Blocks flow of energy from power source to the equipment Provides means of warning (tag)
Regulatory Requirements 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy Covers operators and service personnel Requires training of employees
Types of Lockout Devices Locks Blocks Chains Multi-lock hasps Wheel valve covers Ball valve covers
Requirements For Lockout/Tag-out Devices They must be: Durable Standardized Substantial Identifiable
Energy Sources Electricity Hydraulic Pneumatic Steam Thermal Chemical Gravity
Presses Saws Conveyors Pumps Production Equipment Trash Compactors Ovens Typical Equipment Requiring LOTO
When Must LOTO Be Used? When servicing or maintaining equipment where: Hazardous energy exists Unexpected start-up could occur Either of these could harm an employee
LOTO Shall Be Used When: Employees are required to remove or bypass a safety device Employees are required to place any part of their body in harm s way Employees are exposed to hazardous energy
LOTO Exceptions Work where hazardous energy does not exist Activities performed during routine production processes Work on cord-controlled devices Hot tap operations where shutdown is not feasible
Typical LOTO Procedures Performing a shutdown Isolating equipment Applying and removing lockout devices Safely releasing stored energy
Affected Employees Employees who Operate Work around Occasionally adjust equipment that is subject to LOTO
Authorized Employee Maintains equipment Services equipment Is trained to use LOTO
Company Responsibilities Ensure de-energization of equipment Ensure employee awareness Provide appropriate levels of training Review program effectiveness Maintain and revise program Administer appropriate disciplinary actions
Maintenance Responsibilities Lockout/Tag-out prior to service or repair Remove or cut locks off isolation devices Ensure proper training of authorized employees
Affected Employee Responsibilities Notify maintenance, etc., when equipment needs repair or adjustment Leave all LOTO devices in place Verify equipment is safe to operate following LOTO Follow all safety rules while operating the equipment
Authorized Employee Responsibilities Repair or service equipment as needed Ensure that all energy sources are locked out Test equipment to verify residual energy is dissipated Place a Danger Do Not Operate tag on equipment
Authorized Employee Responsibilities (cont.) Obtain assistance when necessary Remove locks and/or tags following LOTO Coordinate multi-shift repair
Training Requirements Authorized employees initially and at least annually Affected employees at least initially Authorized and affected whenever changes are made to jobs or procedures Authorized and affected when program deficiencies are noted
How to Perform LOTO Safely Follow company safety procedures for LOTO Refer to procedures on how to lockout specific equipment Keep everyone informed when equipment is repaired or serviced Stay alert Use common sense
Quiz 1. The LOTO standard is designed to block the flow of energy to a piece of equipment. 2. Types of LOTO devices include,, and. True or False 3. It is not required that a company have written procedures for proper lockout/tag-out. True or False 4. An authorized employee is one who or the equipment. 5. If a safety device is removed from a piece of equipment, LOTO is not required. True or False
11006115 Copyright 1999 Business and Legal Reports Inc. Quiz (cont.) 6. Typical energy sources found on equipment include:,, and. 7. Affected employees are those who operate or work around a piece of equipment. True or False 8. As long as an employee has had training on LOTO, the employer or company has no additional responsibilities under 1910.147. True or False 9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted and at least. 10. Locks should always stay on the equipment during a shift change. True or False
Quiz Answers 1. True. It should block the flow of energy and provide a means of warning. 2. Types of LOTO devices include locks, blocks, chains, hasps, wheel valve covers and ball valve covers. 3. False. If lockout is required, a company must have a written program and procedures. 4. An authorized employee is one who services or maintains the equipment. 5. False. LOTO is required when a safety device is removed, an employee is in harms way or when employees are exposed to hazardous energy.
Quiz Answers (cont.) 6. Typical energy sources include: electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, thermal, chemical and gravity. 7. True. Affected employees are those who operate or work around the equipment. 8. False. Training is just one of the responsibilities of a company. 9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted initially and at least annually. 10. False. Locks should be removed during shift change and the shift coming on duty should place their locks on the equipment.