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Management Responsibilities Develop company policy to control energy source
during maintenance.
Produce machine-specific procedures to include applying the locks and tags, release, and notification from lockout.
Train authorized and affected employees to use proper procedures.
Supervisors Responsibilities
Ensure initial LOTO training.
Ensure retraining if jobs change, new machines, control procedures or modifications occurs.
Monitor refresher training.
Enforcement of machine-specific procedures.
Check for shortcuts, mistakes, or unsafe work practices.
Mechanical Energy Hazards - Gravity Do not work under
elevated blades, grapples or pressurized systems
Mechanical Energy Hazards – Moving Parts
Mechanical parts that are still in motion. Saw-heads Fan blades Shafts Belt/pulleys Chain/sprockets
Types of Energy Chemical Lubricants -Oil,
hydraulic fluid Fuels – gas, diesel,
kerosene Coolants -
antifreeze Refrigerants Battery acid Cleaners +
Solvents
Chemical Energy Hazards
Produce energy that can start fires, cause skin burns, freeze skin and generate harmful gases or fumes.
Thermal Energy Hazards
Heat/Cold Energy Hot equipment & fluids will burn you Cold fluids can cause severe injury
Quick release of compressed gases can freeze your skin (Propane or refrigerants)
Allow equipment to reach a safe temperature before starting work.
Pneumatic Energy Hazards
Compressed gases Uncontrolled release can cause injury Properly vent systems before starting work”
Hydraulic Energy Hazards –Injuries
Liquids under high pressure
Pressure can cause equipment to move
Rapid release can cause injury or ejection of system parts
Equipment Specific Procedures
Employers:
- develop, - document, - and implement equipment specific procedures to control hazardous energy during maintenance operations.
Purpose - prevent accidental release of energy sources while equipment is being serviced..
Lockout/Tagout Program
LOCKOUT /TAGOUT PROCEDURE
MACHINE NAME AND NUMBER
ENERGY SOURCE(S)
ELECTRICAL CHEMICAL GRAVITY HYDRAULIC
MECHANICAL PNEUMATIC THERMAL OTHER:
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE
RESTORING TO NORMAL OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES
*****Sample forms available from Forestry Mutual
Lockout/Tagout
#1 Prepare for shutdown
Know equipment hazards:
ElectricalThermalMechanical
HydraulicChemical Pneumatic
( 7 step process )
More then one may be present
Use normal shutdown procedure.
Turn all switches to OFF.
Put the key in your pocket!
Double check your steps to ensure shutdown procedures are complete.
#2 Shut down equipment
Isolate all energy sources Shut control valves.
Turn off master disconnect.
#3
“Coast Down Time” (most over-looked hazard)
Disconnect battery (especially when welding)
Fuel Shut-off
Valves and electrical disconnects.
#4 Install Locks and Tags
Block or disconnect air/hydraulic lines.
Discharge capacitorsBlock or release springsStop rotating flywheels
Allow moving part to completely stop before continuing !!
#5 Release or block stored energy
Drain fluidsBlock elevated partsBleed off pressure – air & hydraulics
# 6 Verify equipment isolation
Check that locking devices are securely placed.
Try to start it!
Return Controls to OFF/Neutral.
# 7 Release from LOTO
Inspect Area and Equipment.
All Guards replaced.
Account for tools and parts.
Inform others of startup.
Remove Locks & Tags.
Conduct normal startup.
Conduct annual audits - validate your LOTO procedures
Review procedures annually or when required, especially after an accident has occurred.
Additional lockout/tagout requirements:
Use logger book to list all equipment requiring lockout procedures.
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Do you enforce lockout/tagout ??
This worker wished his supervisor had.
3rd degree burns….failure to deplete hydraulic pressure -- line ruptured.
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