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Steps For Safe LOTO Program
Steps For Safe LOTO Program
1 Inform and Authorize 2 Equipment Shutdown 3 Energy Isolation 4 Lockout and Tagout
- Identify and locate the energy isolation points - Verify that all energy sources have been - Perform the necessary maintenance or - Ensure that all maintenance or servicing tasks
for each energy source. properly isolated, and equipment is de- servicing tasks on the equipment. are completed.
- Safely release any stored or residual energy energized. - Ensure that only authorized and trained - Remove all tools, equipment, and debris from
from the equipment. - Test controls and switches to confirm that the personnel are involved in the maintenance the work area.
- Ensure that all moving parts have come to a equipment is not operational. activities. - Conduct a final inspection to verify that the
complete stop and are secured to prevent - Communicate with affected personnel to - Use appropriate personnel protective equipment is in a safe condition for re-
accidental movement. ensure they are aware of the lockout/tagout equipment (PPE) as required for the work task. energization.
status.