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Hazardous Energy Control. OR-OSHA 204 1003. Brady Corp. Procedures must be followed when. ...servicing and/or maintenance when unexpected energization/start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury. .
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Hazardous Energy Control OR-OSHA 204 1003 Brady Corp.
Procedures must be followed when... • ...servicing and/or maintenance when unexpected energization/start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.
Servicing and/or maintenance of machinery and equipment can include: • Adjusting • Inspecting • Modifying • Replacing parts • Tool changes • Removing jams • Lubricating • Cleaning
Procedures Step 1 - Prepare for Lockout • Review the following: • Types and magnitudes of energy • Hazards posed by that energy • Methods to effectively control the energy
Procedures Step 1 - Prepare for Lockout Prior to shutdown, all affected employees must be notified to clear their work area and/or any other area that might be hazardous.
Procedures Step 2 - Shutdown Machinery and equipment that is capable of being locked out should be shut down in an orderly manner using normal shutdown procedures.
Procedures Step 3 - Isolation All energy isolating devices should be located and operated to completely de-energize and isolate the equipment. An energy isolating device physically prevents the transmission or release of energy.
Procedures Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Application • Machinery or equipment is “capable of being locked out” if: • it has a hasp or other means to attach a lock Brady Corp.
Procedures Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Application • Machinery or equipment is “capable of being locked out” if: • it has a built-in locking mechanism • does not have to be dismantled or altered to achieve lockout
Procedures Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Application Each lockout/tagout device must be singularly identified as being used only for lockout/tagout.
Procedures Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Application Lockout/tagout devices must identify the user. Idesco Corp.
Procedures Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Application Tagout devices must be substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal Brady Corp.
What are some examples of lockout devices? • Padlocks • Ball valve lockouts • Fuse lockouts • Plug lockouts • Lockout hasps • C/B lockouts • Gate valve lockouts Brady Corp.
Procedures Step 5 - Stored Energy Brady Corp. Immediately after applying lockout or tagout devices, the authorized employee must ensure all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is • relieved • disconnected • restrained • otherwise safe
Procedures Step 6 - Verify Before starting work on a machine or equipment that is locked or tagged out, the authorized employee must verify that the machinery or equipment is actually isolated and de-energized.
Remember You work under your lock only! Only the authorized employee who applied the lockout/tagout device may remove that device ACT WorkCover