GE Global Services / Turbomachinery Operations - Field Activities EHS-WI.

005

Oil & Gas Lockout / Tagout program

Organization Global Services / Turbomachinery Operations

Function Environment, Health, and Safety

Title Lockout / Tagout program

The present document establishes requirements for a comprehensive

Lockout/Tagout program, designed to prevent injuries caused by unexpected
Scope activation of hazardous energies. Present procedure applies to all GS/TM sites,
employees, temporary and contract employees, and contractors performing work
on GS/TM sites.

Code EHS-WI.005
Previous ref EHS-PO.002

22/07/11 o First emission M. Garello L. Chelucci F. Raveggi

Date Rev. Descr. Designed Controlled Approved

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Index

1. Scope .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Application ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Responsibilities ...................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 GE Site Manager....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
4.2 EHS Specialist ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
4.3 Work Executor ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

5. LOTO Procedure .................................................................................................................................................... 6

5.1 Isolation methods with fluids ............................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.2 Locking System (LOCK) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Red LOTO Signal (Red Tag).................................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 Dept. Yellow Signal (Transition Tag) ............................................................................................................................................... 8
5.5 LOTO System Application .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.6 Exceptions and Alternative Methods ............................................................................................................................................ 9
5.7 LOTO at customer site .......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
5.8 Machine/Plant Identification ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

6. Subcontracted companies ............................................................................................................................... 9

7. Operative Instructions ......................................................................................................................................10
7.1 Phase 1 – Prepare the shutdown (Customer ownership) ................................................................................................ 10
7.2 Phase 2 – Shutdown (Customer ownership) .......................................................................................................................... 10
7.3 Phase 3 – Insulate the plant (Customer ownership and GE controllership) .......................................................... 10
7.4 Phase 4 - Apply padlocks/tags ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
7.5 Phase 5 – Check residual energy ................................................................................................................................................. 10
7.6 Phase 6 – Verify the insulation ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
7.7 Phase 7 – Transition ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11
7.8 Site Manager of Subcontractor Company duties................................................................................................................ 11
7.9 GE Site Manager duties ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

8. Equipment and Documentation Keeping ................................................................................................12

9. Training....................................................................................................................................................................12
10. Annual assessment............................................................................................................................................12

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1. Scope
The purpose of this work instruction is to establish a comprehensive Lockout/Tagout program, designed to
prevent injuries caused by unexpected activation of hazardous energies, including any unintended motion,
energization, start-up, or release of stored energy.
This work instruction applies to all GS/TM sites, employees, temporary and contract employees, and
contractors performing work on GS/TM sites.
This procedure establishes GE Oil&Gas GS/TM expectations regarding safe methods of controlling energy
during site activities (i.e. installation, commissioning, and/or maintenance) of machines and equipment and is
consistent with GE corporate guidelines.
This program provides for decision-making flexibility regarding hazardous energy control methodology.
Alternative methods, when used, are based upon risk assessment. However, LOTO continues to be emphasized
as the primary hazardous energy control approach.
With activities developed at Customer site, and if GS/TM team is called to follow Customer’s procedures, such
instructions shall be put in comparison with GE Oil&Gas GS/TM ones in order to define the more stringent and
implement at site their use (procedures, work instructions, forms, templates, etc.). The verification and
comparison shall be made:
• by EHS/SER team during ITO review, or if these procedures are not present at ITO review stage,
• by GE Site Manager at activities start up; if verification identifies gaps and/or deficiencies, GE Site
Manager shall inform EHS/SER and EHS representative as well.

2. Application
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) applies to all sources of energy, including, but not limited to, energy sources listed
below:
• Primary and Secondary Energy Sources
o Electrical o Water Steam
o Pneumatic o Chemical/Coolant
o Hydraulic o Radiation
o Gases o Magnetic

• Stored Energy Sources

o Rotation (mechanical motion that can cause or equipment movement): flywheels, circular
blades, etc.
o Gravity (suspended material or parts that will move when energy is disconnected): dies, heads,
elevators, etc.
o Mechanical Energy (stored mechanical energy that can cause machine or equipment
movement): compressed or extended springs, etc.
o Thermal Energy (extreme heat above 140 degrees Fahrenheit/60 degree Celsius, or cold
below 41 degrees Fahrenheit/5 degree Celsius): ovens, boiling water, chillers, etc.
o Electrical Energy (stored electricity): batteries, capacitors, etc.
o Hydraulic Energy (residual pressure): accumulators, lines, cylinders, etc.
o Pneumatic (residual pressure): storage or surge tanks, lines, etc.
o Gas (residual pressure): pipes, tanks, etc.

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o Water (residual pressure or stored): pipes, tanks, etc.

o Steam (residual pressure): pipes, boilers, etc.
o Chemicals/Coolant (residual pressure or stored): pipes, tanks, containers, etc.
Present procedure shall be applied also in:
• specific commissioning activities, carried out by operators, requiring machine/equipment/ plants
disassembly and assembly, or requiring temporary plan safety condition (while waiting for further
activities – i.e. lock of switches energized by terminals permanently under voltage);
• punch-list points resolution activities carried out by maintenance-assembly personnel on systems
forwarded to commissioning.
LOTO procedure must be explicitly requested in Work Permits (ref. EHS-WI.004).
Note: All isolation methods can fail (even positive isolations – particularly during installation and upgrade/parts
replacement activities). The potential for human failure is a major factor affecting the overall reliability of an
isolation method. The performance of an isolation depends not only on the integrity of the isolation hardware,
but also on the adequacy of the arrangements to identify each isolation point, secure the isolation,
prove/monitor the isolation and maintain overall control of the work.

3. Definitions
Affected Employee - An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on
which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or Tagout, or whose job requires
him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being performed. This individual
is not authorized to perform LOTO.
Alternative Methods - Methods developed for work other than servicing and/or maintenance of equipment.
The methods guide personnel, utilizing the safest procedures for tasks not requiring LOTO. Methods
are developed based on risk assessment of the machine, equipment, process and circuit.
Authorized Employee - A person who uses a Lockout/Tagout system procedure on machinery or equipment to
perform service or maintenance on that machinery or equipment. This person has completed the
required training to be an Authorized Employee (ref. EHS-PG.002).
De-energized - Physically isolated from all energy sources and not containing residual or stored energy. A zero
energy state is verified as existing.
Dissipate - The process of removing stored energy from a machine, equipment, process or circuit. The energy
source steadily declines to a zero value after the energy source has been shut off and locked.
Energized - Connected to an energy supply or containing residual or stored energy.
EHS/SER – EHS team supporting GS/TM.
Energy Isolating Device - A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy,
including, but not limited to: disconnect switches, circuit breakers, line valve, etc. A device that utilizes
a positive means, such as a lock, to hold an energy isolating system in a safe position and prevent the
equipment from being energized.
Equipment Specific LOTO Procedure - A written outline of steps to follow to Lockout/Tagout and re-energize
specific equipment. This procedure should include: type and magnitude of energy, isolation location,
mechanism for isolation, and method to verify isolation.
Exclusive Personal Control - A means by which a single person controls equipment that may impact his/her
safety.
Facility/Maintenance Locks - Locks used in conjunction with a Yellow “Caution – DO NOT OPERATE” Tag to
render equipment inoperable by locking the energy-isolating device in the “off “ or safe position. To be
used for long-term shut down situations, when equipment is not actively being serviced or maintained.
General LOTO Lock - A key lock that is not assigned to an individual employee as an Individual LOTO Lock. This
lock has only one key and master keys are not available. This lock may be used to lock out individual
energy-isolating devices or energy sources when group or complex group LOTO is used. This lock may

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be left on for durations of greater than one shift. This lock is unique within the facility and is to be used
only for LOTO. The LOTO lock shall hold an energy-isolating device in the “off” or safe position and
prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment.
GE Site Manager – the person who’s managing or coordinating the activities at site, being him formally
appointed as Site Manager, or being the more experienced FSE, or having informal duties as activities
coordinator at site.
GS/TM – Global Services Operations / Turbomachinery Operations divisions of GE Oil& Gas.
Hazardous Energy Source - Any electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, nuclear, thermal,
gravity or other energy (including potential and/or kinetic) that could cause injury to personnel.
Individual LOTO Lock - A type of key lock that is unique, standardized, and distinct from all other locks in use at
the site, and is used for no other purpose in the facility/operation, having one key, and for which
master keys are not available. Such locks are individually assigned to authorized individuals, or can be
obtained from a central repository of LOTO devices, whereupon they become personal locks while in
use by an individual. LOTO Locks are typically colored red. LOTO locks must be weather & operating
environment resistant, and securely attached and able to withstand whatever unintended force that
may be applied. The LOTO lock shall hold an energy-isolating device in the “off” or safe position and
prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment. The Individual LOTO lock shall be removed at the
completion of the LOTO, or at the end of the employees work shift, whichever is shorter.
Lead Authorized Employee - The authorized employee who has primary responsibility for the implementation
and coordination of group Lockout/Tagout activities.
LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) - The placement of a Lock and Red Tag on the Energy Isolating Device in
accordance with an established procedure, to secure isolation points to prevent unexpected start-up
or release of hazardous energy.
Lockout Device - A positive means, such as a lock, a wheel valve cover with lock adapter, or the like that
secures an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevents the energizing of a machine,
equipment, process and circuit. Lockout devices must be weather & operating environment resistant,
and securely attached and able to withstand whatever unintended force that may be applied.
“Caution-Do Not Operate” Tag (Red Tag) - A safety tag to be used only for personnel protection to
Lockout/Tagout equipment where injury could result if the tagged equipment was operated. When
Red Tags are used, the energy-isolating device (primary switch or valve of the system, or equipment)
must be made inoperable by use of a LOTO lock, physical disconnection, or equivalent protection. A
sample of the tag is given in Appendix B. Red tags are used with every LOTO Lock (General or
Individual) to indicate that the energy source is locked out and an authorized employee is actively
working on the machine, equipment, process or circuit. Tags must be weather & operating
environment resistant, and securely attached.
“Caution-Do Not Operate” Transfer Tag (Yellow Striped Tag) - Transfer tags (must be yellow in color with a
striped border – see EHS-WI.005.Saf02) are used to indicate that a machine, equipment, process or
circuit is out of service or inoperable, but no one is actively working on the system. Transfer tags are
not to be used in place of red tags. No activity to the machine, equipment, process and circuit may
occur when a transfer tag is placed. Transfer tags are to be used only when energy control is needed
for servicing or maintenance. Transfer tags are not to be used as general "out of service" tags and may
only be applied by Authorized Employees.
Service and/or Maintenance - Any activities to machine, equipment, process and circuit that represent repairs,
preventive maintenance, modifications and installation. These activities require that the machine,
equipment, process or circuit, or their components, be at a “zero energy state”. The personnel
performing these activities shall apply LOTO in accordance with established procedures. When LOTO
of the machine, equipment, process and circuit cannot be performed, alternative methods such as risk
assessment shall be applied.
Tagout Device - A prominent warning, such as a tag and its method of attachment, that secures an energy-
isolating device in a safe position and prevents the energizing of a machine, equipment, process or
circuit.
Transfer Lock - A key lock for which multiple keys may be available and is used on equipment or processes
when they are not actively being serviced. Key control or access must be limited to a small, closely

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controlled group of authorized individuals. This lock must be used in combination with a Transfer Tag
“Caution Do Not Operate” (see EHS-WI.005.Saf02) to indicate an unsafe to operate condition. This lock
must not be used as an Individual LOTO Lock and may never be used on equipment that is being
actively serviced. This lock is also used with a Transfer tag for the transition of complex/group LOTO
when there is a gap between active work shifts.
Zero Energy State see De-energized

4. Responsibilities
All GE Oil&Gas or Contractors personnel are responsible for the application of present procedure and EHS
Manual.

4.1 GE Site Manager

The GE Site Manager is responsible for the following tasks:
• Ensure that all affected site personnel are trained in Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedures, the reason for
the precautions, and permit requirements.
• Ensure that the requirements for LOTO contained in this work instruction are implemented.
• Verify that adequate training is provided.
• Conduct periodical reviews and ensuring all personnel understand their roles and responsibilities
under this procedure.
• Ensure all contractors are familiar with and understand their responsibilities under this procedure.
Check on contract requirements – contractors’ responsibility

4.2 EHS Specialist

If present at site, he assists with the workplace evaluation to determine Electrical risks and prevention and
mitigations.

4.3 Work Executor

All employees are responsible for:
• Compliance with all parts of this procedure.
• Reporting any violation of this procedure to the Site Manager

5. LOTO Procedure
5.1 Isolation methods with fluids
The following scheme, based on The safe isolation of plant and equipment 2006, HSE-UK, reports various
isolation techniques, these methods do not all provide an equivalent degree of security. For example, there is a
hierarchy of mechanical security for the three isolation methods shown for Proved Isolation category – once
installed, the reliability of double block and bleed (DBB) is greatest while that for single block and bleed (SBB) is
least.

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Key: Live system Vent or bleed

Equipment/process system to be isolated Blank flange or spectacle plate

Block valve (closed) Pressure monitoring equipment

For hazardous substances it is required to implement at least a DBB isolation (or higher); hazardous
substances are to be considered the Category I & II as per Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for
Supply) Regulations 2005, HSE-UK:
• Category I - Very toxic (T+), Toxic (T), Carcinogenic, mutagenic, toxic for reproduction, Sensitizing
• Category II - Extremely flammable (F+), Highly flammable (F), Flammable gases (R10), Flammable
liquids (R10), Petroleum products, Oxidizing (O), Explosive (E), Steam, Pressurized gases > 0.5 bar,
Flashing fluids, Asphyxiants

5.2 Locking System (LOCK)

Locking systems are composed of equipment for locking and insulating the energy source in safe position, to
prevent the unexpected energy supply or energy release. LOCK main feature is:
One Lock, One Key, One Person: The basis of LOTO is that any individual has “total control” of
the lockout of the machine, equipment, process or circuit that is being serviced and/or
maintained. This concept assures the individual sole lockout responsibilities.
Devices must be available to authorized personnel only. A non-exhaustive list is:
• Padlocks;
• Valve locking capsule;
• Locking chains;

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• Locking jaws;
• Blind flanges.

5.3 Red LOTO Signal (Red Tag)

The signaling signboard is used to:
• Signal that LOTO procedure is active on the system and workers are actively involved;
• Signal that the machine is stopped for active maintenance;
• Prevent the LOCK removal, and consequently the system supply;
• Signal that start-up and operation is forbidden to unauthorized people.
• The signaling signboard must be applied together with the LOCK:
• On control panels, pushbuttons, energy supply switches, check valves, etc.;
• In a clearly visible position.

5.4 Dept. Yellow Signal (Transition Tag)

The signaling signboard is used to:
• Signal that LOTO procedure is active on the system, workers are not actively involved, therefore the
machine is in the phase of TRANSITION LOTO;
• Signal that the machine is stopped for maintenance temporarily inactive;
• Prevent the LOCK removal, and consequently the system supply;
• Signal a temporary hazard situation;
• Signal that start-up and operation is forbidden.
• The signaling signboard must be hanged together with the LOCK:
• On control panels, pushbuttons, energy supply switches, check valves, etc.;
• In a clearly visible position.

5.5 LOTO System Application

General rules for LOTO application are listed below:
• All control devices (switches, valves, blind flanges, etc.) must be padlocked and signaled. If some
devices cannot be padlocked, it is necessary to use alternative measures such as switch extraction,
fuse valves removal, disassembly of valve hand-wheel, etc.;
• The TAG must be hanged on all control devices together with the locking device;
• Padlocks and tags must be applied and removed by personnel authorized by GE Site Manager and
trained as for GE requirements (see “Authorized personnel”);
• The personnel authorized to the application of LOTO procedure is only the “Authorized personnel” as
for GE standards;
• Before applying LOTO procedure, Subcontractor Companies Site managers must be trained as for GE
standards;
• Before applying LOTO procedure, Subcontractor Companies Site managers must inform GE Site
Manager;
• At the end of works, Subcontractor Companies Site managers must inform GE Site Manager that
conditions in force before LOTO application are restored;
• The site manager must register the beginning and the ending of LOTO operations, specifying the Firm
and the site manager who applied it on the site LOTO register;
• In case of intervention concerning more disciplines (i.e. mechanic and electric) on the same machine
and/or plant, it is necessary to use more LOCKS and TAGS (one for each discipline).

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• In case of activities, which take longer time than a shift, and which, for any reason, foresee that the
system will not be put in operation or given to the shift responsible of the following shift at the end of
the works, the red TAG must be changed with the yellow TAG.

5.6 Exceptions and Alternative Methods

“Tagout only” is prohibited unless a risk assessment documents the inability to lockout and develops approved
alternative methods. If an energy-isolating device is not capable of being locked out or modified to accept
lockout, a tagout program shall be used as defined by the risk assessment for the equipment or process.
When field service employees work in industries where lockout is not used, because of regulatory requirements
and customer cannot support properly, the risk assessment process may be used to assess or develop
alternative procedures. This risk assessment must be performed in advance, and can apply to all similar work
situations for that business.
When LOTO is not used for tasks that are routine, repetitive and integral to the process, or performing LOTO
would prohibit the completion of a task, alternative methods shall be used. However, before adopting
alternative methods of control, the site/operation shall conduct a risk assessment that demonstrates the
adequacy of the evaluation and the effectiveness of the protective measures.

5.7 LOTO at customer site

• For customer site work, field services personnel must request customer equipment specific LOTO
Procedures but there is no requirement to convert customer document in GE format. If customers
request GE field services personnel to develop equipment specific LOTO procedures then GE standard
templates should be used unless customer requests site-specific format.
• For customer site work under GE controlled work environment, field services personnel must have
access to single keyed LOTO lock & tag and other LOTO devices such as cables, switches, etc. to secure
energy isolation sources. Sites where customer controls the work environment, field services personnel
must have at a minimum access to single keyed LOTO lock & tag.
• Sites where customer controls the work environment and if the customer does not permit GE field
services personnel to insert his/her lock & tag in the their LOTO system, then EHS/SER shall evaluate
potential gaps (i.e. during ITO review, etc.) and pose alternative/additional requirements.
When Lockout/Tagout is performed by the customer (or other contractors) and GE personnel has
no permit/authorization do insert his/her lock & tag, the potentially affected GE personnel must
verify isolation points, measuring tools and meters before commencing the job and at beginning
of each shift.

5.8 Machine/Plant Identification

Preliminary actions that must be carried out for LOTO application to the specific machine/plant, are:
• Machine/plant identification;
• “Dangerous” energy identification;
• Entity (value) of potential dangerous energy;
• Energy source interception device indication.
• Successively, for insulating the energy, it is necessary to carry out the following actions:
• LOCK and TAG definition;
• LOCK and TAG application;
• Verify the effective energy interception.

6. Subcontracted companies
Subcontractors must receive information concerning LOTO procedure application, during specific coordination
meetings, and must apply and respect it.
The minimum content of above cited information shall include the “affected employee” training.

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7. Operative Instructions
7.1 Phase 1 – Prepare the shutdown (Customer ownership)
• Identify present energy sources
• Identify present risks
• Verify if an equipment specific isolation procedure exist
• Check P&IDs / drawings are updated
• Verify the need of carrying out activities/tests on not de-energized equipment
• Verify the suitability of tools
• Verify the suitability of personnel
• Verify that all personnel has been informed
• Segregate working area and post specific signals
• Identify interception and disconnection points (LOTO application points) and residual energy discharge
points.

7.2 Phase 2 – Shutdown (Customer ownership)

• The Customer should shut down the plant
• The personnel that will operate on the plant should carry out, or at least assist, to the shutdown.
• Check the effective shutdown for all dangerous energies

7.3 Phase 3 – Insulate the plant (Customer ownership and GE controllership)

• Put in safety condition the plant from any dangerous energy source
• Use qualified personnel for carrying out safety prescriptions
• Plan put in safety operations
• Wear PPE
• Safe prescription technique
• Close valves
• Disconnect electric circuits
• Switches, knife-switches

7.4 Phase 4 - Apply padlocks/tags

• Only dedicated padlocks and tags must be used
• Do not use standard keys
• One padlock for each energy source
• Use a cabinet with key closure for storing padlocks
• Do not lend padlocks
• Operators must check the keys
• Protect against electric arcs during disconnection
• Apply padlocks to the control panel
• Tags: place them properly
• Never rely on disconnection of ON-OFF switches
• Verify padlock safety conditions
• Do not proceed if padlock is not used, or if equivalent measures for ensuring safe have not been taken
(i.e. remove fuses)

7.5 Phase 5 – Check residual energy

• Mechanic energy
o Dissipate the energy
o Keep body and clothing in distance
o Wait until the energy has dissipated

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• Gravity
o Use blocks designed for machines
o Padlock and tag checks
• Mechanic energy stored
o Blocks, tags, padlocks on sources
or
o Let the energy release slowly
• Electric energy
o Apply correctly LOTO and grounding
o Neutralize the potential
• Pressure
o Decrease the pressure slowly and carefully
o Use LOTO
• Thermal energy
o Put in safe condition from heat source
o Cool or heat
o Use PPE
• Works on the plant
o Double check: Think before acting
o Machine double check: Switches and blocks
o Inform all personnel involved: Actions carried out by each operator can affect safety of other
personnel

7.6 Phase 6 – Verify the insulation

• Verify that the machine, the plant or the process is insulated, and cannot be re-energized

7.7 Phase 7 – Transition

• Inform all personnel involved of the end of the works
• Verify the safety of the area
• Substitute red padlocks and red tags with yellow padlocks and yellow tags

7.8 Site Manager of Subcontractor Company duties

• Identifies dangerous energies and interception points;
• Requires LOCKS and TAGS to GE Site Manager;
• Fills the LOTO Record (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01);
• Applies the LOCK to interception points;
• Hangs TAGS with all required information;
• Verifies the effective energy interception;
• Verifies the effective de-energization of the machine/plant;
• Delivers LOCK key(s) to GE Site Manager;
• Signs on LOTO Record (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01); the correct execution of safety measures.
• At the end of the intervention:
• Fills the LOTO Record (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01);
• Requires LOCK keys to GE Site Manager;
• Restores condition in force before intervention;
• Delivers LOCKS and TAGS to GE Site Manager;
• Signs on LOTO Record (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01) the end of procedure.

7.9 GE Site Manager duties

• Ensures about the correct identification of dangerous energies and interception points;
• Verifies that operation does not interfere with other activities;
• Defines (using technical drawings) the functional scheme of involved machine/circuit/plant;

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• Carries out the registration on LOTO Record (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01);

• Delivers LOCKS and TAGS to Subcontractor Company Site Manager;
• Stores key(s) in the showcase or in a special container;
• Showcase or container key is managed by GE Site Manager or a person entrusted by him. At the end of
operative intervention:
• Verifies that restore operation does not cause risks for other activities;
• Delivers LOCK keys to involved Subcontractor Company Site Manager;
• Stores LOCKS and TAGS in the showcase or in a special container;
• Signs on LOTO Record the end of procedure.

8. Equipment and Documentation Keeping

Material and documentation for a correct management o LOTO system, are kept in GE Site Manager office, and
include:
• Showcase/container for LOCKS;
• LOCK padlocks;
• LOCK keys;
• Red TAG labels;
• Yellow TAG labels;
• LOTO Records (ref. EHS-WI.005.Reg01);
• Drawings with functional scheme of plant/machine project.

9. Training
All persons involved in LOTO shall be trained as per procedure EHS-PG.002 to the level of their responsibilities.
Affected employees will be trained prior to initial assignment, prior to a change in assigned duties, if a new
hazard has been created, or if special deviations have occurred.
Training documentation information will be tracked via the Gensuite Training Tracker module.

10. Annual assessment

The effectiveness of the procedure is assessed every year and whenever necessary.
The procedure is discussed every year at the EHS Committee meetings that analyze the points of strength and
weakness of the procedure as well as the results of the Corrective and Preventive actions, also taken in the
case of Non-conformities. The needs resulting from the assessment will be considered as the starting point for
a revision of the health and safety objectives.
The results of the annual assessment are used to update the procedure.
Any non-conformity are entered into the online system Gensuite and monitored until they are closed.

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Oil & Gas Examples of LOTO tags

LOTO RED Tag

Yellow Caution Tag – Not Acceptable for LOTO or LOTO Transitions

Yellow Transition Tag – Not Acceptable as a LOTO device

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