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PÖYRY ENERGY AG

CONSORTIUM
AL - ARRAB CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD
SEPCOIII ELECTRIC POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

PROJECT: TITLE:
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East Coast Lock Out & Tag Out
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“P” Power Plant
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SECTION INDEX

1.  SCOPE .................................................................................................................................. 3 

2.  PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................. 3 
3.  REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... 3 
4.  DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................. 3 
5.  RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................. 3 
6.  PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................................ 4 
7.  ATTACHMENTS .................................................................................................................... 9 
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1. SCOPE

1.1. This procedure applies to all equipment, lines and circuits that receive energy from electrical
power, hydraulic fluid under pressure, compressed gas/air, startup circuits, machine and equipment
during maintenance, inspections, test and electrical safety precautions.

2. PURPOSE

2.1. This procedure establishes the minimum HSE requirements to ensure the proper control of
mechanical hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, chemical and/or radiation energy, sources of circuits
equipment machinery, prime removers, and piping systems.

3. REFERENCES

3.1. HSE Requirements as stipulated in Contract Documents.

3.2. All applicable Local Regulatory Authority requirements and regulations.
3.3. Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1926. (American Safety and Health Regulation
for Construction).

4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

4.1. Definitions
4.1.1. CLIENT / COMPANY: Saudi Arabia’s Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC)
4.1.2. CONTRACTOR: Consortium ACC/SEPCO III
4.1.3. PROJECT: Ras Al-Khair Power Plant Project
4.2. Abbreviations
4.2.1. HSE: Health, Safety, Environment & Security

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1. The Project Manager will be responsible to ensure that the requirements of this Procedure are
adhered to.
5.2. It shall be the responsibility of all supervisors to ensure that the requirements of this Procedure
are adhered to by all employees.
5.3. It shall be the responsibility of the HSE Manager to monitor the implementation and adherence
to this Procedure and report violations and/or non-compliance issues to project management for
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immediate corrective action.

5.4. It shall be the responsibility of all employees to practice safe work habits and comply with the
requirements of this Procedure.

6. PROCEDURE

6.1. General
6.1.1. Employees shall not be allowed to work on energized systems without written authorization
from the Construction Manager and consultation with HSE Manager and his signature for final
approval.
6.1.2. This procedure specifies methods of controlling hazardous energy sources during
construction and maintenance activities on electrical services, facilities, shop equipment,
pressurized pipe, and systems used as service lines for construction. This Procedure also covers
procedures to be used during commissioning phases.
6.1.3. A standard “DANGER – DO NOT OPERATE” tag and individually keyed locks will be used on
the Project.
6.1.4. All tags will be dated, signed and a description of the work being performed shown on the tag
and securely attached to the equipment/lock.
6.1.5. Tags must never be reused, but destroyed immediately upon removal. Alterations to a tag are
prohibited.
6.1.6. Any device with a tag or lock attached shall not be operated regardless of circumstances.
6.1.7. No person shall remove another’s tag or lock unless the requirements lock or tag removal is
adhered to.
6.1.8. It is the discipline supervisor’s responsibility to ensure that work is performed within the
protection of locks and tags.
6.1.9. Tags required beyond one shift must be replaced by the oncoming shift. In no case will locks
and tags be permitted to remain more than 30 days without re-inspection and re-dating with
signatures.
6.1.10. Each person performing work on a system is required to affix a lock and tag on the system
even though the equipment or system is already locked out. In these situations, a multiple locking
device shall be used.
6.2. Types of Systems Requiring Lock-out/Tag-out
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6.2.1. Examples of types of energy sources requiring lock-out / tag-out are as follows:
6.2.1.1. Electrical systems prior to being connected to a power source and energized will be locked
out until they are released for service. Any time repairs or modifications are made to electrical
systems, either temporary or permanent, they shall be locked out. Locks shall be applied to the
main disconnect whenever possible.
6.2.1.2. Piping systems, valves and similar systems that could be inadvertently activated, causing a
hazardous condition, shall be locked out and blanked off or otherwise secured to prevent accidental
activation.
6.2.1.3. Lines, valves and similar systems that are being tested pneumatically with gases shall be
tagged and/or locked out to prevent accidental discharge of the pressure within a line. In addition,
areas affected by the pneumatic test shall be barricaded against entry and the Site HSE Manager
notified prior to commencement of the test.
6.2.1.4. All sources of energy such as Piping systems, valves and pumps shall be blanked off and
otherwise secured to prevent charging, energizing or creating any type of hazards to persons
working on systems or inside a confined space.
6.3. Electrical Operated Systems
6.3.1. When work on electrical equipment or services is scheduled, the power source (disconnects,
circuit breakers, switches) controlling electrical equipment or systems shall be de-energized.
6.3.2. The Electrical Superintendent or his designee will de-energize any or all power panel(s),
distribution panel(s) or equipment controller(s).
6.3.3. Completed Danger Tag(s) and locks shall be attached to the controlling device by:
6.3.3.1. Person responsible for de-energizing the system, and
6.3.3.2. The craft supervisor responsible for this operation
6.3.4. Each worker required to work on the de-energized equipment or systems shall ascertain that
the craft supervisor’s and /or their foreman’s complete Danger Tag(s) and lock(s) is attached to the
controlling device or devices and place their lock and tag on the device before they begin their work.
6.3.5. The de-energized equipment or systems shall be tested using a voltmeter on the downstream
side of the tagged out controlling device
6.3.6. The Electrical Superintendent or his designee will establish and maintain a lockout log.
6.3.7. The lockout log shall list all craft workers or personnel applying a lock and tag on any power
panel, distribution panel or equipment controlling device.
6.3.8. Each employee shall detail in the lockout log the time of day he applied the lock, the necessity
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for the lockout, the area or machine where the work is being performed and the approximate length
of time that the power panel, distribution panel or equipment controller will be de-energized.
6.3.9. When the work is completed, the employees will report this information to the Electrical
Superintendent before removing his lock. The employees will log the time the work was completed
in the lockout log and the time he removed his lock.
6.3.10. The last lock on the lockout device shall not be removed until the power panel, distribution
panel or the equipment controller is inspected by the Electrical Superintendent.
6.3.11. All face plates; doors and covers must be installed and in place before the panels are
re-energized.
6.3.12. The Electrical Superintendent shall notify all craft workers in the area that the power panel,
distribution panel or controller is about to be re-energized. The electrical Superintendent or his
designee may then remove that last lock.
6.3.13. The Electrical superintendent or his designee shall check the re-energized power panel,
distribution panel or equipment controller for proper operation.
6.3.14. The date and time of day when these panels or equipment controllers were restored to
service shall be entered in the lockout log.
6.3.15. To lock out electrically powered shop equipment to ensure maximum employee safety, a
power disconnect switch shall be installed between the main power supply panel and each piece of
electrically driven equipment which directly connected to the power panel box. (This does not apply
to equipment that is equipped with a plug connection, including welding equipment.) The disconnect
switch should be located close to the equipment and properly identified. Pushbuttons or butterfly
controls of equipment should not be locked out. A short circuit can occur between a locked out
pushbutton and relay causing the equipment to be energized will full power. Since some equipment
is wired with dual controls and locking out one pushbutton does not render that equipment
inoperable, after tag and lockout try all start buttons to be certain disconnect is complete.
6.3.16. Whenever maintenance of shop equipment is required, such as changing the blade of a
radial arm saw, the craft operator shall verify that the controlling device (power disconnect) has
been tagged and locked out before maintenance work begins.
6.4. Construction Equipment or Facilities
6.4.1. Electrical Superintendent, or his designee, shall open the switch pull fuses and places his lock
and tag on the equipment and then operates the system.
6.4.2. Other employees place their locks and tags on the lockout device.
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6.4.3. Employees complete lockout log information.

6.4.4. Upon completion of the work the employees shall remove their locks and tags.
6.4.5. The Electrical Superintendent or his designee is the last to remove his lock and tag and after
assuring that everyone is clear he will re-energize the system.
6.5. Operating Facilities and Equipment
6.5.1. Electrical Superintendent de-energizes the system and demonstrates accuracy to the
Electrical Superintendent or his designee.
6.5.2. Electrical Superintendent or his designee ascertains that the system is de-energized and
places his lock and tag on the lockout device.
6.5.3. Other employees working on the system places their locks and tags on the device and
completes the lockout log.
6.5.4. Upon completion of the work, the Electrical Superintendent or his designee is the last
construction personnel to remove his lock and tag in the presence of the Electrical Superintendent.
6.5.5. Electrical Superintendent then assumes control of the system.
6.6. Mechanical Work
6.6.1. Whenever work is scheduled on mechanical equipment or pressurized systems controlling
devices such as circuit breakers, switches, valve handles, and other operating mechanisms shall be
locked and tagged out to prevent their manipulation or operation.
6.6.2. Craft workers required to work on equipment or pressurized systems shall determine that the
craft supervisor’s and their foreman’s completed Danger Tag is attached to the controlling device or
devices before they being work.
6.6.3. Where controlling devices permit, a lock shall be placed on the device by each employee to
ensure that the controlling device is not inadvertently energized.
6.6.4. De-energized equipment or systems shall be checked or tested to verify that the equipment is
inoperable or that the pressurized system has been drained of its contents on the downstream side.
To prevent harmful exposures, pressurized systems shall then be flushed out with water if liquids
are involved or with inert gas if compressed gases are involved.
6.6.5. Appropriate air tests shall be conducted whenever pressurized systems have previously
hazardous gases or liquids, especially if welding and burning operations are involved when the
system has been shut down. When isolating a pressurized system, or a slip-blind blanks add double
valves with an open drain cock between valves, which are preferred over a single shout off valve.
6.7. Unauthorized use of a Danger Tag
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6.7.1. The standard Danger Tag shall be used only for the purpose of identifying a de-energized
piece of equipment or system. It is not to be used as a substitute for a defective tag or Caution Tag.
6.7.2. A caution Tag is to be used to inform personnel of special precautions or instructions for safe
and proper operation of equipment.
6.7.3. Do not use a caution tag to warn against operating a system or piece of equipment. Only a
Danger Tag may be used to prevent the operation of a system or piece of equipment.
6.8. Unauthorized Removal of A Danger Tag
6.8.1. The unauthorized removal of a Danger Tag from the controlling device of de-energized
systems or pieces or equipment shall be subjected to immediate termination of the employee(s)
involved.
6.8.2. The unauthorized operation of a controlling device of a de-energized system or piece of
equipment that has been tagged out with Danger Tag shall be grounds for immediate termination of
the employee(s) involved.
6.8.3. Emergency Removal of Employees Lockout Lock
6.9. Lock out/tag out device removal
6.9.1. Each lock-out / tag-out device shall be removed from each energy-isolating device by the
employee who applied the device. When the employee who applied the lock-out / tag-out device is
not available to remove it, the device may be removed only after the following steps have been
completed:
6.9.1.1. The craft supervisor and General Foreman/Foreman shall verify that the employee who
applied the lock-out / tag-out device is not at the facility or available to return.
6.9.1.2. The craft supervisor and General Foreman/Foreman shall make a reasonable effort to
contact the employee to inform him or her that the lockout/tag-out device must be removed. The
employee shall return to the project, without pay, to remove the lock if possible.
6.9.1.3. The craft supervisor and the General Foreman/Foreman must “walked down” the entire
system to verify it is safe to start the system.
6.9.1.4. The craft supervisor and General Foreman/Foreman shall complete a “emergency lock-out
Device Removal” form and present it to the Project Superintendent and the HSE Manager for a
approval to remove the lock.
6.9.1.5. Note: If the Project Superintendent or the HSE Manager is absent, the Construction
Manager assumes their signature authority. If the Construction Manager is also absent then the
designees that have received signature authority by designation may sign the “Emergency Lock-out
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Device Removal” form only after contacting the person they are receiving this signature authority
from the that person has granted verbal permission to do so.
6.9.1.6. The craft supervisor and the General Foreman/Foreman shall ensure that the employee
whose lock was removed has been notified prior to returning to work on the system.
6.10. Record Retention
6.10.1. The Lock - Out Log shall be maintained in the Electrical Departments files for the duration of
the project with a copy provided to the site HSE Manager on a weekly basis.

7. ATTACHMENTS

7.1. Attachment 1: Request for Lock Removal

7.2. Attachment 2: Lock Out Log

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Attachment 1: Request For Lock Removal

Date: __________
Request by (Senior level Engineer or Supervisor) :
System Lock out :
Reason for removal :

Location of person(s) whose locks are to be removed (why they are not available):

Approval of request by Department Head :

Approval of HSE Manager or Designee :
Approval Project Manager or Designee :
Notification of LALCO and approval :

Permit issued time : ______________________

Lock remove time : ______________________
Lock given to the HSE Dept. time : ____________________________

Follow up observations :

Permit closed time : _____________________

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Attachment 2: Electrical / Mechanical Lock-out / Tag-out Register

Item Equipment No. Location Lock No. Date Installed & Initial Date Removed &
Initial

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