EM 385-1-1 Section 12

Control of Hazardous
Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
 Lockout/Tagout References
□ EM 385-1-1 Section 12
□ 29 CFR 1926.600 (a) (3) i Heavy
Equipment
□ 29 CFR 1926.702 (j) (1) Concrete Tools
□ 29 CFR 1926.417 Electrical Circuits
□ 29 CFR 1910.147 ; Subpart J
□ UFGS 01 35 29 (Latest)
□ Accident Abstracts
 Statistics
□ Recent OSHA estimates indicate that
each year 120 deaths and 60,000 injuries
occur as the result of unexpected
activation of machinery, and nearly 75%
of these accidents occur on jobs of 15
minutes or less.

“OSHA webpage dated 5-6-04”

Potential Mishap Outcomes
□ Electric shock and electrocutions
□ Thermal burns
□ Struck by objects
□ Crushed by and caught between
□ Loss of limb
□ Mechanical Entanglement
□ Engulfment
Leading to property damage, injury, death
 Direct Causes
□ Lack of notification prior to re-energizing.
□ Not verifying de-energized state.
□ Failure to adequately bleed pressurized
system before disassembly.
□ Unauthorized work
□ Lack of communication between workers.
□ Worker ignoring safety procedures.
 Indirect Causes
□ Lack of Lockout/tagout/tryout program.
□ Specific SOPs not developed or utilized.
□ Workers not adequately trained or
supervised.
□ Approved safety plan not implemented.
□ Regular site safety inspections not
performed.
□ Lack of safety equipment and/or use.
 Fatal Incident
□ A 28 year old dump truck driver was
crushed when pinned between the
dump body and frame. The victim
elevated the empty body and tried to
lower it, but it had stuck in the
elevated position. He left the cab
leaned over the truck frame to look
at the control valve. The dump body
suddenly lowered pining him. He was
found the next day by the company
 General

12.A.01 This Section shall apply to

contractor-managed Hazardous Energy
Control Programs (HECP) only, as well as
all requirements of 1910.147, ANSI
Z244.1, and ANSI A10.44. When a site
is controlled by a contractor and USACE
employees are affected by contractor-
managed HECP (e.g., QA’s on
construction sites, etc.), they shall
comply with the contractor’s HECP.
 Energy Sources
□ Electricity
□ Hydraulic
□ Pneumatic
□ Steam
□ Thermal
□ Chemical
□ Gravity
 Typical Equipment
Requiring LOTO
□ Presses
□ Saws
□ Conveyors
□ Pumps
□ Production
equipment
□ Trash
compactors
□ Ovens
 Isolation
□ Systems with
energy
isolating
devices that
are capable
of being
locked out
shall be
locked out.
12.A.04
 Authorized Employee

□ Lockout and
tagout shall be
performed only by
Authorized
employees.

12.A.08
 Training
□ Training shall be provided to
ensure that the purpose and
function of the HEC procedures are
understood by employees and that
employees possess the knowledge
and skills required for the safe
application, usage, and removal of
HEC devices.
12.B.01
 Training
□ a. Each Authorized Employee shall receive
training in the recognition of hazardous energy
sources, the type and magnitude of energy
available in the workplace, and the methods
and means for energy isolation and control.

□ b. Each Affected employee shall be instructed in

the purpose and use of the HEC procedures.

□ c. All incidental personnel shall be informed of

the procedures and prohibitions relating to
restarting or reenergizing systems which are
locked or tagged out.
 Types of Lockout Devices

□ Locks
□ Blocks
□ Chains
□ Multi-lock hasps
□ Wheel valve covers
□ Ball valve covers
 Inspections
Daily inspections shall
be conducted to
ensure that all
requirements of the
HEC procedures are
being followed.

12.C.01
 Periodic Inspections
□ Periodic inspections shall
be documented and shall
specify the system where
the HEC procedures were
inspected, the date of
inspection, the names of
employees performing and
any deficiencies in
complying with the HEC
procedures.

12.C.02
 Locks and Tags
□ Locks and tags shall:
■ a. Be capable of
withstanding the
environment that
they are exposed to
for the maximum
period of time the
exposure is expected,
and

■ b. Indicate the
identity of the
employee applying
the device.

12.D.01
 Locks
□ Locks shall, in
addition to the
requirements of
section 12.D.01 be
substantial enough to
prevent removal
without the use of
excessive force or
unusual techniques.
12.D.02
 Tags
□ Tags shall, in addition to
12.D.01 meet the following requirements:
■ Have standardized print and format
■ Constructed and printed to prevent UV light, wet
locations, or corrosive environment will not
deteriorate the tag
■ Attached in a reusable method
■ Warn against hazardous conditions

12.D.03
Application and Removal of
Locks and Tags

The authorized
employee shall affix
locks and/or tags to
each energy
isolating device in
accordance with the
HEC procedures.

12.E.03
Personal Protective Grounds
Following the
application of
locks or tags to
energy isolating
devices, all
potentially
hazardous
stored or
residual energy
shall be relieved,
disconnected,
restrained,
discharged, or
otherwise
rendered safe. 12.E.05
 Verification by Authorized
Individual
□ Before starting
work on systems
that have been
locked/tagged out,
the authorized
individual shall
verify that isolation
and de-
energization of the
system have been
successfully been
accomplished.
12.E.07
 Termination of Operation
□ Before locks or tags are removed and
energy restored to the system, the
authorized individual shall ensure that
the following actions have been taken:
■ a. The work area has been inspected and all
nonessential items (e.g., tools and materials)
have been removed from the system, the
system components are operationally intact,
and all employees have been safely
positioned or removed from the area; and
■ removed.
b. All affected individuals have been notified
12.E.09
 Removal of Tags/Locks
When the employee who
installed the lock/tag is not
available, the device may be
removed by another individual
appointed by, and under the
direction of the Contractor
Project Manager or Contractor
designated authority.

12.E.10
Are wheels chocks LOTO???
LOTO? Welding on Gas Tank
 Summary
□ Lockout/tagout/tryout program must
be implemented.
□ Specific SOPs must be developed and
utilized.
□ Workers must be trained and/or
supervised.
□ Approved safety plan AHA and ORM
must be implemented.
□ Regular site safety inspections must
be conducted.