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SURVEY the machine for sources of

1 energy and record these on the Job
Hazard Analysis (DC-83). Consult specific
procedural write-up for that particular
Lockout/
machine or system where available.

NOTIFY affected workers that

Tagout
2
–7 Steps
machinery or equipment will
be locked out.

SHUT DOWN the machine or system.

3 Turn off the equipment using the
normal controls (stop button, on/off
switch, valve, or other).
4
ISOLATE the equipment from any
energy sources. (For example, unplug it,
flip the circuit breaker off, or close the
main valve.) Ensure that all sources of
energy are isolated in the proper order.
LOCK OUT the equipment by fastening a
5 padlock to each energy control device.
ADD A TAG with contact information,
dates, and time. If multiple individuals
are working on equipment, multiple
locks may be necessary.
Equipment Restart
Sequence
–4 Steps
CHECK to make sure all tools
1
and rags have been removed
from the machine or system,
guards have been installed,
and all workers are clear of
the equipment.
VERIFY that the stop button is
2
engaged or the control switch
is in the “off/neutral” position.

REMOVE all lockout/tagout

DISSIPATE any residual energy, such as 3
equipment from energy
6 that found in springs, hydraulic systems, isolating devices. Each worker
and raised or elevated parts, by
is responsible for removing his
repositioning, blocking, or bleeding
own lock and tag.
down.
RESTORE energy according to
4
A competent person should VERIFY that the write-up procedure
7 the energy source has been isolated and outlined for each machine or
that the equipment will not start. system.

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