LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TRAINING PROGRAM

1. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TRAININGPROGRAM

2. PURPOSE OF TRAINING - Safety of employees performing tasks and those around them. - Designed to prevent injury caused by accidental release of energy. - Procedures are meant to prevent workers from being exposed to dangerous situations with any energized machinery.

3. REGULATORY STANDARDS OSHA regulates lockout/tagout through the “Hazardous Energy Standard” found in 29CFR 1910.147 which mandates: - Training - Audits - Recordkeeping Program should be reviewed at least annually for updating.

4. WHAT IS LOCKOUT/TAGOUT? LOCKOUT: Process of blocking the flow of energy from power source and keeping it blocked out. - Accomplished by installing lockout device at power source so that the equipment cannot be operated. - A lockout device is a lock, block or chain that keeps switch, valve or lever in the OFF position. - Locks are provided by employer and are to be used for this purpose ONLY.

5. WHAT IS LOCKOUT/TAGOUTCONTINUED TAGOUT: Accomplished by placing a tag on power source. Tag acts as a warning NOT to restore energy, it is not a physical restraint. - Tags must clearly state: DO NOT OPERATE or similar warning and must be applied by hand. - Locks and tags must be strong enough to prevent any unauthorized removal and withstand environmental conditions.

6. WHAT MUST BE LOCKED ORTAGGED OUT ? - Servicing & maintenance of equipment . - Repair & replacement work - Renovation work - Modifications or adjustments to power equipment. - OSHA standard requires that all power sources that can be locked out, must be for ANY service or maintenance. - Guards or interlock devices CANNOT be substituted for locks during major servicing.

7. WHAT IS LOCKED/TAGGEDCONTINUED - Procedures for lockout/tagout must include: 1) Intended use of the procedure 2) How to shut down, isolate, block & secure machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. 3) Sequence to place, remove & transfer lockout/tagout devices and who is responsible for them. 4) Steps to test machine or equipment to assure it is locked or tagged out. - Training specific to the tasks of employee where lockout or tagout procedures are used is employer responsibility.

8. WHAT IS LOCKED/TAGGEDCONTINUED RESPONSIBILITIES FOR LOCKOUT/TAGOUT - AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE Physically lock or tag out equipment for maintenance or service. These are not necessarily those who normally operate equipment. - AFFECTED EMPLOYEE Job requires them to operate equipment subject to lockout or tagout. Also, those who work in area where procedures are used.

9. CONTROLLING ENERGY SOURCES Variety of energy sources require lockout/tagout procedures. Some of these are: - Electrical - Hydraulic - Steam - Mechanical - Chemical - Gravity - Pneumatic - Thermal - Potential Some of the problems from hazardous energy include: - Accidental start ups - Electric shock - Release of stored, residual or potential energy - “Shortcuts” taken by employee servicing.

10. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE Every power source has it’s own procedure. Lockout can be accomplished by pulling a plug, opening a disconnect switch, closing a valve, etc. . In general, follow these procedures: - Follow normal method of shutdown for the equipment. - Turn off energy at the main power source. - Turn machine switch back on to confirm power is off. - Attempt to restart machine to guarantee power is off, then return switch to the off position. - Using designated lock, lock out all energy sources involved. - After lock in place, test disconnect to assure machinery cannot be turned on.

11. PROCEDURES CONTINUED MULTIPLE LOCKOUT DEVICE Used when several people are working on same equipment. Each is responsible to apply & remove lock and tag. This is to prevent accidental start-ups while another employee is still working on machinery. - USE YOUR LOCKS ONLY, NEVER LEND LOCKS OUT - SAFE RELEASE OF STORED ENERGY (Zero Energy State) - Use appropriate method to release energy stored during lockout time period (Drain valves, bleed air, etc…) - Test machine to confirm that all energy was disconnected or released.

12. PROCEDURES CONTINUED PUTTING THE POWER BACK ON After servicing or maintenance is finished: - Tools removed from work area. - Replace all machine guards. - Remove warning tags and locks - Reconnect all energy sources - Restart equipment

13. TRAINING & AUDITS WHO IS TO BE TRAINED? - All “authorized” employees trained in recognizing hazardous energy sources, what ones are specific to facility & how to perform lockout/tagout procedure. - All “affected” employees on the purpose & use of lockout/ tagout. - All other employees on plan purpose, not in actual use. - Retraining to be done when appropriate (i.e. job change, new equipment).

14. TRAINING & AUDITS CONTINUED AUDIT REQUIREMENTS - Performed at least annually by employee who does not use the energy control procedure inspected. - Questions should determine the following: * Understanding of lockout/tagout purpose * Are proper locks & tags being used ? * Are established procedures being followed ? - All audits are to be documented along with any corrective actions.

15. OTHER CONCERNS - Inform outside contractors of your facility procedures on lockout/tagout and know what they may use as well. - Communicate between shift/crew changes on any equipment that has been locked or tagged out. - In rare cases, power sources cannot be physically locked out. Discuss with supervisor, tagout alone might be allowed. This will depend on how else you may be able to make the situation safe.

16. SUMMARY - Attention and respect to these procedures will make the workplace safer for everyone. - Always follow these basic procedures to prevent injuries: 1) Always lock & tag out power sources & switches when you service electrical powered equipment. 2) Never ignore or remove locks or tags of other staff when you come across them in the workplace. 3) Know your role as an authorized or affected employee.