SAFETY MOMENT

LOCKOUT/ TAGOUT
Lockout/ Tag out procedures are designed to isolate or shut off machines and equipment
from their power sources before workers perform any servicing or maintenance work.

1. Identify the types of energy sources used, potential hazard and all control
devices
2. Notify all affected employees.
3. Turn OFF all operating controls.
4. Isolate all energy sources
5. Lockout all switches and energy controls in the "OFF” or "SAFE” position.
6. Test the operating controls to ensure machines will not be operated.
7. Return all operating controls to the "OFF" position after the test.
8. Perform required task
9. Remove lockout devices only after the equipment is fully assembled and
all affected employees have been notified. Each lockout device must be
removed by the person who put it on.