Lockout / Tagout Procedure

** LOCKOUT OR TAGOUT SYSTEM PROCEDURES **

Lockout is the preferred method of isolating machines or equipment from energy sources.  To assist employees in maintaining a procedure which meets the requirements of the standard, the following simple procedure is for use in the Lockout or Tagout program.  This procedure may be used when there are limited number or types of machines or equipment or there is a single power source.  For more complex systems, a more comprehensive procedure will need to be developed, documented, and utilized.

 Purpose

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the Lockout or Tagout of energy isolating devices.  It shall be used to ensure that the machine or equipment are isolated from all potentially hazardous energy, and locked out or tagged out before employees perform any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected energization, start‑up or release of stored energy could cause injury.  Types of stored energy will include electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.

This Policy addresses the following:

• Responsibility

• Preparation for Lockout or Tagout

• Sequence of Lockout or Tagout System Procedure

• Restoring Machines or Equipment to Normal Production Operations

• Procedure Involving More Than One Person

• Basic Rules for Using Lockout or Tagout System Procedure

• Definitions

• PROCEDURES FOR TAGOUT ‑ LOCKOUT ‑ TRYOUT

            A.  Maintenance and repair of equipment

            B.  Vehicle Lockout/Tagout

• REMOVAL OF THE TAGS AND LOCKS

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