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HIDC HSE 006 Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Awareness
HIDC HSE 006 Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Awareness
Introduction
Approximately 3 million workers service
equipment and face the greatest risk of injury
if lockout/tagout is not properly implemented.
Compliance with the lockout/tagout standard
(29 CFR 1910.147) prevents an estimated
120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year.
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Introduction
"Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)" refers to specific practices
and procedures to safeguard employees from the
unexpected energization or startup of machinery and
equipment, or the release of hazardous energy
during service or maintenance activities.
This requires that a designated individual turns off
and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its
energy source(s) before performing service or
maintenance and that the authorized employee(s)
either lock or tag the energy-isolating device(s) to
prevent the release of hazardous energy and take
steps to verify that the energy has been isolated
effectively.
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The “Fatal Five” Main Causes of
Lockout/Tagout Injuries
Failure to stop
equipment
Failure to
disconnect from
power source
Failure to dissipate
(bleed, neutralize)
residual energy
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The “Fatal Five” Main Causes of
Lockout/Tagout Injuries
Accidental
restarting of
equipment
Failure to clear
work areas before
restarting
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Responsibilities
Authorized Employee - one
who locks out machines or
equipment in order to perform
the servicing or maintenance on
that machine or equipment.
Affected Employee - one
whose job requires him/her to
operate or use a machine or
equipment on which servicing or
maintenance is being performed
under lockout, or whose job
requires him/her to work in an
area in which such servicing or
maintenance is being performed.
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Definition
Energy Isolating Device - A
mechanical device that physically
prevents the transmission or release
of energy.
Tagging System – identification tag
provided in the valve together with
the lock to identify the users of tag,
the purpose, duration of activities,
contact number or location, etc…
Energy Control Procedure - Safety
program adopted by the employer
that includes energy control
procedures plus provisions for
inspecting the procedures and
training employees for
lockout/tagout.
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Hazardous Energy Sources Found in
the Workplace
Electrical Potential
Generated
Pressure
Static
Hydraulic
Mechanical Pneumatic
Transitional
Vacuum
Rotational
Springs
Thermal Gravity
Machines or
Equipment
Chemical
Reactions
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Types of Lockout Devices
Plug Locks
• Ball Valve
Lockout
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Types of Lockout Devices
Gate Valve
Lockout
• Group Lockout
Hasp
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Lockout Procedure
Inform the operator (s)
that power is being
disconnected.
Preparation for
Shutdown
Equipment Shutdown
Equipment Isolation
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Lockout Procedure
Application of Lockout
Devices
Control of Stored Energy
Equipment Isolation-
Verification
Periodic Inspection of
LOTO
Periodic Inspections
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Removal of Lockout
Ensure equipment is safe to
operate
Safeguard all employees
Remove lockout/tagout
devices. Except in
emergencies, each device
must be removed by the
person who put it on.
Last person to take off lock
Follow checklist
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Temporarily Reactivating Equipment
Remove unnecessary tools from the work area
and make sure everyone is clear of the
equipment
Remove lockout/tagout devices and re-
energize the system
As soon as the energy is no longer needed,
isolate the equipment and re-apply
lockout/tagout, using the procedure.
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Special Situations
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Summary
Never attempt lockout/tagout procedures
unless you have been trained and certified by
your employer under an approved Energy
Control Program.
Never loan or share your lock, combination, or
key with anybody else.
Always be sure all lockout/tagout devices are
compatible with the environment in which they
will be used i.e. corrosive, humid, etc.
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