Occupational Health Program

Safety Training Series

Lockout/Tagout Safety
Awareness Training

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 Lock out/Tag out
Lock out:
the placement of a lockout
device (lock) on an energy
isolating device in
accordance with an
established procedure.

Tag out:
the placement of special
tags on equipment energy
isolating devices to warn
employees not to operate
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 Lock out/Tag out
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT SHOULD BE USED
WHEN:
A worker must remove or bypass a guard or safety
device
A worker must place any part of body where it
could be caught by moving machinery
Clearing jammed mechanisms
Unexpected start up or release of energy could
cause injury
Cleaning or oiling machinery with moving parts
Repairing electrical circuits
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 Energy Hazards

Electrical
Mechanical
Chemical
Thermal
Pneumatic
Hydraulic
Gas
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 Electrical Hazards

As low as 30 volts can carry enough current to kill

heart
As low as 1 amp of electric current can stop a persons

Electrical burns:
Are the result of the electric current flowing in the tissues and may be
either skin deep or may affect deeper layers (muscles, bones, etc.) or
both
Arc burns:
Are the result of high temperatures produced by electric arcs or by
explosions close to the body causing burns and blisters
Thermal contact burns:
Normally experienced from the skin's contacting hot surfaces of
overheated electric conductors, conduits, or other energized
equipment
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 Mechanical Energy Hazards

Kinetic in motion Potential stored

Energy from moving Stored potential energy can

machinery can cause be released during work
causing injury or death
Amputations
Lacerations Energy stored in machinery
Fractures Weights & Springs
Pistons under pressure
Loss of life
Hydraulic controls

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 Chemical Energy Hazards

Chemicals have energy that can

start fires
cause skin burns
generate harmful gases or fumes

Before working release, drain, or

vent chemicals safely

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 Thermal Energy Hazards

Energy of Heat (and cold)

Hot equipment & fluids will burn you

Cold fluids can cause injury also
Quick release of compresses gases
can freeze your skin
Allow equipment to reach a safe
temperature before starting work.
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 First Step In LOTO
Know your equipment & systems
What are the energy hazards
Where are the isolation points
What equipment is needed for
LOTO
What is procedure for Lockout
Working on unfamiliar machinery is a
hazard
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 Items Needed for LOTO
Locks & Tags - identified
to the worker
Hasps - for placing locks
& tags
Breaker Clips - for
electrical LOTO
Blank Flanges (pancakes)-
for fluid lines
Valve Covers - for LOTO
of Valves
Plug Buckets - for
electrical plugs
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 Who Can Lockout?
Any trained and authorized employee who
has to perform work or maintenance on a
piece of equipment.
Each person working on the equipment must
place their own locks and tags to ensure
their safety.

Note: Only the person doing the work holds a key to

their lock and has the authority to remove it
or
a supervisor, after obtaining permission from the
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 How Do I Lockout?

Prepare for shutdown Understand equipment hazards &

Notify other workers
Shut the machine down properly
Isolate all energy sources Valves, breakers, etc.
Apply lock(s)/tag(s) to all energy sources
Release or block residual energy - Discharge capacitors,
Block or release springs, Stop rotating flywheels, Relieve system
pressure, Drain fluids, Vent gases, Allow system to cool
Verify energy isolation - Check isolation, Attempt normal
startup, Return controls to OFF/Neutral

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 Release from LOTO

Inspect Area and Equipment

Ensure all Machine Guards in place
Move tools away from equipment
Inform others of startup
Restore system connections
Remove Locks & Tags
Restore equipment to normal
Conduct normal startup

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