Lock Out Tag Out
Developer’s Description
Through this 30 minute course by safety expert Bob LoMastro, employees will learn the proper procedures for Lock Out Tag Out with an emphasis on awareness of the equipment hazards and controls. The module includes the requirements of the OSHA standard, proper procedures for shut down and start-up, videos, narrations, quizzing and a final test
Presentation on theme: “Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):”— Presentation transcript:
1 Lockout/Tagout (LOTO):
Creating a Safer Workplace through the Control of Hazardous EnergyWelcome to today’s training where we will discuss Lockout/ Tagout. My name is Trey Brown and I am a Senior Loss Control Consultant for Summit and I will be the one presenting today. The purpose of today’s training is to discover ways in which we can create a safer workplace by controlling hazardous energy. It is to protect employees involved in the servicing or maintenance of equipment from injury due to the unexpected start up or release of stored energyLockout/Tagout procedures can be found present in virtually every workplace to some extent. That said, some industries do not see the need for these procedures to the extent that other industries do, however, understanding the principles of Lockout/ Tagout is extremely important. It is important to understand the when, where and why aspects so that the workplace can remain as safe as possible regardless of how often the hazard is encountered.With all of this said, let’s get started.2 What does it mean to “Lockout”
Lockout is a technique used to prevent the release of hazardous energy, or to prevent the hazardous energy from escaping.A padlock is placed on the appropriate energy isolating device that is in the off or closed position.So what does it mean to “Lockout” a device?Locking out a device describes a technique that is used to prevent the release of hazardous energy or to prevent the hazardous energy from escaping.The most common example of locking out a device is a padlock placed on an appropriate energy isolating device that is in the off or closed position. This simply means to turn off some type of equipment and then locking it in the off position so that it can only be turned back on by the person who locked it out..
3 What is Tagout?A method of securing a power source through use of a distinguishable danger tag.Now What is Tagout?Tagout is A method of securing a power source through use of a distinguishable danger tag.Essentially, Lock out refers to the physical lock or device used so that the machine or equipment can not be turned on and Tagout refers to the tag to inform as to who has locked it out as well as some additional information such as when it will be turned back on or energized.
4 The “Fatal Five” Main Causes of Lockout/Tagout Injuries
Failure to stop equipmentFailure to disconnect from power sourceFailure to dissipate (bleed, neutralize) residual energyAccidental restarting of equipmentFailure to clear work areas before restartingSo let’s start by looking at the top five causes of injury relating to Lockout/ Tagout issues:1) Failure to stop equipment: It is simply not possible to safely work on any type of equipment while it is in operation. If a piece of equipment is still in operation, there are moving parts to possible account for and the exposure for electrical shock or electrocution is also present.2) Failure to disconnect from power source: Just like not stopping the equipment, failure to disconnect the equipment for the power source, typically but not limited to electricity, can result in contact with the power source which in the case of electricity can lead to everything from severe burns and even death from electrocution.3) Failure to dissipate (bleed, neutralize) residual energy: If a device has stored energy, such as a pneumatic or hydraulic device, the energy that is stored must be bled out so that the device can not discharge while being serviced. This discharge can cause a wide range of injuries including death.4) Accidental restarting of equipment: When other employees other than the employee working on the device or equipment have the ability to turn on or re-energize the device or equipment, there is a chance that the it could be turned back on without the employee working on the equipment knowing. Imagine working on a large mechanical press in a manufacturing environment and being under the press when someone turned it back on. These types of breakdowns in lockout tagout programs lead to countless preventable deaths each year.5) Failure to clear work areas before restarting: The final crucial component in a Lockout / Tagout program is how to properly restart an equipment or device. All work areas should be cleared so that no one finds themselves in an area where they could be hurt by the operation of that machine.
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OSHA requires employers to establish a Lockout Tagout program and use procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tag out devices to energy isolating devices, and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected re-energizing, start up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.
Energy isolating device. A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, including but not limited to the following: A manually operated electrical circuit breaker; a disconnect switch; a manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from all ungrounded supply conductors, and, in addition, no pole can be operated independently; a line valve; a block; and any similar device used to block or isolate energy. Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit type devices are not energy isolating devices.
Lockout. The placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.
Lockout device. A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either key or combination type, to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment. Included are blank flanges and bolted slip blinds.
Tagout. The placement of a tagout device on an energy isolating device, in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
Tagout device. A prominent warning device, such as a tag and a means of attachment, which can be securely fastened to an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.
The OSHA standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected start up of machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.
Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected start up of the equipment may be controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.
Each Authorized Employee must have and use their own locks & tags – these must be uniquely identifiable as lockout-tagout material and be identified to the specific worker.
Each year employers must:
Observe and document each authorized employee in a LOTO operation
Verify and document the accuracy of specific the LOTO procedures for each piece of equipment
Lockout Tagout Program Elements
• Written Program
• LOTO Procedure for all equipment
• Training for employees
• Each Authorized Employee issued separate locks & tags
• Locks & Tags are standardized
• Use Locks & Tags only for LOTO
• Locks & Tags have identification of who placed them
• Only the person who placed the lock may remove it
• Authorized (Qualified) Employees are the only ones allowed to lock & tagout equipment or machinery