2. You Will Learn…
Purpose of lockout-tagout
Requirements for LOTO
Types of hazardous energy
Procedures for LOTO
3. Regulations
56.12016 – Work on electrically
powered equipment
56.12017 – Work on power
circuits
56.14105 – Procedures during
repairs or maintenance
56.14211 – Blocking equipment
in a raised position
10. Causes Of Injury
Failure to stop equipment
Failure to disconnect from
power source
Failure to bleed energy
Accidental restarting of
equipment
Failure to clear work areas
before restarting
11. Some Types of Energy
Electrical
Mechanical
Chemical
Thermal
Hydraulic
Pneumatic
12. Mechanical Energy
Kinetic - machinery in motion
–Gears
–Belts
Potential - stored energy
–Weights (gravity) & springs
–Pistons under pressure
–Hydraulic controls
20. Use of Locks
Use only locks issued to you –
lock all energy isolation gear
Never use another workers
lock or tag
Tell supervisor if you need
more LOTO equipment
21. 5. Verification
Prior to servicing or
maintenance, authorized
employee must verify that
equipment is isolated by
turning it on
22. 6. Control Stored Energy
Block or release springs or
other tension
Block elevated parts
Stop rotating flywheels
Relieve system pressure
Drain fluids
Vent gases
23. 7. Prepare for Startup
Put all guards back
Remove tools
Inform others of startup
Restore system connections
Remove locks & tags
Restore equipment to normal
Conduct normal startup
24. Who Can Remove
Locks & Tags?
Only the employee who
placed the lock and/or tag
A supervisor, after obtaining
permission from the worker
who placed the tag
25. Question
Equipment already has a lock
and tag on it. Do I have to
place my own locks & tags?
YES. everyone
working on
equipment must
place their own
locks and tags
28. Why Workers Don’t Lockout
Performed or witnessed
someone doing work without
lockout
Disconnecting device too far
away or not convenient
Worker alone and felt no need
to lockout
Not wanting to stop
production