What is the proper lock out/tag out procedure?
What is the proper lock out/tag out procedure?
The eight basic steps to a LOTO procedure are as follows:
- Prepare for the shutdown.
- Notify affected employees.
- Shut down the equipment.
- Isolate energy sources.
- Apply LOTO devices to energy sources.
- Release/control all stored energy.
- Verify the lockout.
- Maintain the lockout.
What 3 words must be on a lock out/tag out?
OSHA requires three basic elements in a lock-out tag-out program. These are training, written procedures, and inspections. Training is required for two types of people; “authorized employees” and “affected employees.” Authorized employees are people who do the maintenance or servicing work.
Who should remove a lockout tagout?
employee
Lockout or tagout device removal: Each lockout or tagout device must be removed from the energy-isolating device by the employee who applied the device [29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3)].
How often is lockout/tagout training required?
The specific section of the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard I am referring to in this post is paragraph 1910.147(c)(6)(i), which requires employers to “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”.
Why lock out/tag out is important?
It was created to prevent the unexpected start-up or energizing of equipment during service and maintenance operations which could cause employee injuries and prevent the release of stored energy which could cause employee injury.
Are tags safer than locks?
However, is one method safer and more effective than the other? The answer is yes. OSHA agrees that lockout provides better levels of safety than just simply using tagout or the use of tags. There are very distinct differences when it comes to using locks (lockout) and tags (tagout), let’s review them below.
Do I have to notify employees that a lockout/tagout is about to begin?
Your HECPs must contain procedures to notify all Authorized and Affected Employees each time before any work activities involving lockout / tagout start.
Who usually performs a lockout or tagout?
Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance.
Does lockout/tagout training expire?
How often do I need to take Lockout Tagout Training? We recommend that you should renew your training every 3 years.
What are Lockout Tagout tags?
Lockout tagout tags are OSHA compliant and communicate safety and lockout information at the point of need. These tags come in a variety of materials to suit your specific lockout/tagout (LOTO) needs. You can also create your own custom tag for an application specific message.
What is lockout in Canada?
When it comes to lockout, the intent and basic legal requirements in provincial, territorial, and federal occupational health and safety legislation are similar across Canada. Locking out is a requirement during repairs, maintenance, and other work that is performed on machines outside of their regular operation.
Who is allowed to remove the lock/tag out?
Note: ONLY the authorized individual who placed the lock and tag onto the system is the one who is permitted to remove them. This procedure helps make sure the system cannot be started up without the authorized individual’s knowledge. Why is lockout/tag out important?
What is the difference between a locking device and tag out?
The locking device (or lockout device) can be any device that has the ability to secure the energy-isolating device in a safe position. See the example of the lock and hasp combination in Figure 1 below. Tag out is a labelling process that is always used when lockout is required.
