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Referred to as LOTO Blocks flow of energy from power
source to the equipment Provides means of warning (tag)
All Nueces County Employees Training presented as general
knowledge of LOTO Personnel working with hazardous
systems will have specialized training based on job classification
29 CFR 1910.147–Control of Hazardous Energy
Covers operators and service personnel Requires training of employees
Locks Blocks Chains Multilock hasps Wheel valve covers Ball valve covers
They must be: Durable Standardized Substantial Identifiable
11006115 Copyright 1999 Business & Legal Reports, Inc.
Electricity Hydraulic Pneumatic Steam Thermal Chemical Gravity
Presses Saws Conveyors Pumps Production
Equipment Trash
Compactors Ovens
When servicing or maintaining equipment where:
Hazardous energy exists Unexpected start-up could occur Either of these could harm an employee
Employees are required to remove or bypass a safety device
Employees are required to place any part of their body in harm’s way
Employees are exposed to hazardous energy
Work where hazardous energy does not exist
Activities performed during routine production processes
Work on cord-controlled devices Hot tap operations where shutdown
is not feasible
Performing a shutdown Isolating equipment Applying and removing lockout devices Safely releasing stored energy
Employees who Operate Work around Occasionally adjust equipment that is
subject to LOTO
Maintains equipment Services equipment Is trained to use LOTO
Ensure de-energization of equipment Ensure employee awareness Provide appropriate levels of training Review program effectiveness Maintain and revise program Administer appropriate disciplinary
actions
Lockout/Tagout prior to service or repair
Remove or cut locks off isolation devices
Ensure proper training
of authorized employees
Notify maintenance, etc., when equipment needs repair or adjustment
Leave all LOTO devices in place Verify equipment is safe to operate
following LOTO Follow all safety rules while operating
the equipment
Repair or service equipment as needed Ensure that all energy sources are
locked out Test equipment to verify residual
energy is dissipated Place a “Danger—Do Not Operate” tag
on equipment
Obtain assistance when necessary
Remove locks and/or tags following LOTO
Coordinate multi-shift repair
Authorized employees—initially and at least annually
Affected employees—at least initially Authorized and affected—whenever
changes are made to jobs or procedures
Authorized and affected—when program deficiencies are noted
Follow company safety procedures for LOTO
Refer to procedures on how to lockout specific equipment
Keep everyone informed when equipment is repaired or serviced
Stay alert Use common sense
1. The LOTO standard is designed to block the flow of energy to a piece of equipment. True or False
2. Types of LOTO devices include _______, _______, and _______.
3. It is not required that a company have written procedures for proper lockout/tagout. True or False
4. An authorized employee is one who _________ or _________ the equipment.
5. If a safety device is removed from a piece of equipment, LOTO is not required. True or False
6. Typical energy sources found on equipment include: _______, _______, and _______.
7. Affected employees are those who operate or work around a piece of equipment. True or False
8. As long as an employee has had training on LOTO, the employer or company has no additional responsibilities under 1910.147. True or False
9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted _________ and at least _________.
10. Locks should always stay on the equipment during a shift change. True or False
1. True. It should block the flow of energy and provide a means of warning.
2. Types of LOTO devices include locks, blocks, chains, hasps, wheel valve covers and ball valve covers.
3. False. If lockout is required, a company must have a written program and procedures.
4. An authorized employee is one who services or maintains the equipment.
5. False. LOTO is required when a safety device is removed, an employee is in harms way or when employees are exposed to hazardous energy.
6. Typical energy sources include: electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, thermal, chemical and gravity.
7. True. Affected employees are those who operate or work around the equipment.
8. False. Training is just one of the responsibilities of a company.
9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted initially and at least annually.
10. False. Locks should be removed during shift change and the shift coming on duty should place their locks on the equipment.
Contact Risk Management Department› Risk Manager 361-888-0401› lance.esswein@co.nueces.tx.us
Public Works Department› Yard Supervisor› Building Maintenance 361-888-0490
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