Procedure-No.

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Lockout / Tagout Work Instruction
1.5 MW Wind Turbine Generator System WEA 1.5/ME-0002

Service Job: Locking of the low-speed shaft Page 1 of 2

IDENTIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT / PROCESS / CIRCUIT

Machine room / Low-speed shaft (gearing)

PROCEDURAL STEPS

Step 1: Preparation for Shutdown / Notification of affected employees

• Personnel who may be affected shall be notified prior to the application and after the removal of
lockout/tagout devices. In addition to this lockout procedure, the Authorized Employee must be
aware of any additional safety requirements when dealing with this type of equipment. If there
are any questions see your service leader or EHS Coordinator before proceeding

• Affected employees who use or work near the equipment have been notified that it is being shut
down and lockout/tagout devices will be applied.
The wind turbine must be in the “Manual Stop” mode.

Step 2: Identification of energy sources and magnitudes

Mechanical hazard!

Step 3/4: Deactivation of energy sources & application of energy control devices
• The energy-isolating devices (disconnects, switches, valves, etc) have been positioned to stop
energy flow to the equipment, process or circuit. The authorized individuals shall attach and
secure lockout and/or tagout devices. Verify that the energy isolating devices remain “locked
out“ and in a safe or “OFF“position.

Switch the energy source off as follows:

1. Insert the shaft locking mechanism using the lever and firmly
tighten the locking nut (wing nut).

2. Attach the claw to the locking lever as shown in the photo and
attach the PG cable.

3. Mount a personal lock to the claw and secure with a label.

Reviewed by ……………………………. Approved by ……………………………. Date: 2004-09-20

Henning Lütze (Chief Engineer) Jose Jimenez (EHS Manager) Review: 1

- FOR GE-INTERNAL USE ONLY -

 Procedure-No.:
Lockout / Tagout Work Instruction
1.5 MW Wind Turbine Generator System WEA 1.5/ME-0002

Service Job: Locking of the low-speed shaft Page 2 of 2

Step 5: Control of stored energy

• The authorized individual has ensured that all potentially hazardous energy (stored, residual,
chemical or potential) is relieved, dissipated, restrained, drained or otherwise controlled.
Additional measures may be necessary to prevent re-accumulation of energy to protect
individuals. Examples of stored energy include accumulators, capacitors, gravity and chemical
lines.

The following measures should be implemented for protection from stored energy:
It should be verified that the locking mechanism is firmly seated.

Note:
Check that the locking nut is firmly seated.

Step 6: Verification of isolation

• The authorized individual shall verify that the isolation and de-energization have been
accomplished by following steps 4/5 in the current instruction prior to starting servicing on
equipment, process and circuit that have been locked out and tagged out. Verification must
confirm that the equipment, process or circuit has achieved a “zero“ energy state (verification of
zero energy state can be accomplished by test equipment, circuit activation attempts, gages,
visual inspection, etc).

Step 7: Re-energization of equipment

The authorized individual shall perform the following before returning the equipment to service:

1. Inspect the work area to ensure that non-essential items have been removed, guards are in
place, the machine/equipment/process or circuit is operationally intact, and all personnel are
in a safe location.
2. Remove locks, tags and lockout devices from each energy-isolation device by the authorized
individual who applied the device.
3. Notify affected personnel that energy is about to be restored to the machine, equipment,
process and circuit.
4. Visually inspect and/or cycle test the equipment for servicing and/or maintenance task
completion. If the task is completed the machine, equipment, process and circuit may be
returned to service. If the task is not completed, repeat the necessary LOTO steps.
5. Follow the proper sequential startup steps for the equipment, process or circuit.

Observe the following points for restoring operation standby:

1. Remove the label, lock and claw from the PG cable on the low-
speed shaft locking mechanism.

2. Loosen the locking nut and release the locking mechanism.

• Affected employees are notified that the equipment is ready to use.

Reviewed by ……………………………. Approved by ……………………………. Date: 2004-09-20

Henning Lütze (Chief Engineer) Jose Jimenez (EHS Manager) Review: 1

- FOR GE-INTERNAL USE ONLY -