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Lockout Tagout

The Lockout/Tagout standard requires that most energy sources be turned off or disconnected while machines are serviced, and that switches be locked or labeled with warnings. Companies must develop written lockout/tagout procedures and train employees, using lockout devices or tagout systems if demonstration of full protection. Only authorized employees may lockout/tagout equipment, each using a personal lock and signing the tag.

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Lockout Tagout

The Lockout/Tagout standard requires that most energy sources be turned off or disconnected while machines are serviced, and that switches be locked or labeled with warnings. Companies must develop written lockout/tagout procedures and train employees, using lockout devices or tagout systems if demonstration of full protection. Only authorized employees may lockout/tagout equipment, each using a personal lock and signing the tag.

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Lockout/Tagout

The Lockout/Tagout standard, by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),
generally requires that most energy sources be turned off or disconnected while machines are
being serviced or maintained, and that the switches either be locked or labeled with a warning tag.
To assure this occurs, a company is required to develop and implement a written procedure as
well as to train employees. Lockout devices must be used unless it can be demonstrated that the
use of a tagout system will provide full protection. In that case, the tagout device must be re-
useable, attached by hand, self locking and non-releasing with a minimum unlocking strength of
no less than 50 pounds and equivalent to an all-environment tolerant nylon cable tie.

Remember only authorized and properly trained employees may lockout/tagout equipment.
Furthermore, each employee working on the equipment will use a personal and individually keyed
lock to secure the lockout device, and will sign the lockout tag. And no-one but the employee can
remove their personal lock and/or tag. If they are not on available, then appropriate procedures
must be followed to remove the lock and/or tag.

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