The following are some of the significant requirements of a Lockout/Tagout procedure required

under a Lockout/Tagout program.

 Only authorized employees may lockout or tagout machines or equipment in order to perform
servicing or maintenance.

 Lockout devices (locks) and tagout devices (tags) shall not be used for any other purposes
and must be used only for controlling energy.

 Lockout and Tagout devices (locks and tags) must identify the name of the worker applying
the device.

 All energy sources to equipment must be identified and isolated.

 After the energy is isolated from the machine or equipment, the isolating device(s) must be
locked out or tagged out in safe or off position only by the authorized employees.

 Following the application of the lockout or tagout devices to the energy isolating devices, the
stored or residual energy must be safely discharged or relieved.

 Prior to starting work on the equipment, the authourized employee shall verify that the
equipment is isolated from the energy source, for example, by operating the on/off switch on
the machine or equipment.

 Lock and tag must remain on the machine until the work is completed.

 Only the authorized employee who placed the lock and tag must remove his/her lock or tag,
unless the employer has a specific procedure as outlined in OSHA's Lockout/Tagout
standard.
Solar energy workers often work in very hot weather where hazards include dehydration, heat
exhaustion, heat stroke, and death. Employers should monitor employees and workers should be
trained to identify and report early symptoms of any heat-related illness. Workers may also be
exposed to extreme cold weather conditions and should be protected from such conditions.
HEAT STROKE occurs when the body's system of temperature regulation fails and body
temperature becomes abnormally high. Some of the signs and symptoms of heat stroke are:

 Confusion
 Loss of consciousness
 Convulsions
 Lack of sweating (usually) hot, dry skin, and
 Very high body temperature

If a worker shows signs of possible heat stroke, medical treatment should be obtained
immediately. While waiting for medical help, the worker should be:

 Placed in a shady area and the outer clothing should be removed.

 The worker's skin should be wetted and air movement around the worker should be
increased
 Fluids should be replaced as soon as possible.

HEAT EXHAUSTION. The signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion are:

 Headache
 Nausea
 Vertigo
 Weakness
 Thirst and
 Giddiness.

Workers suffering from heat exhaustion should be removed from the hot environment and given
fluid replacement. They should also be encouraged to get adequate rest.