control of hazardous energy - Occupational Safety and Health (X-41)

Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,12/13/2013,#,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,#,Safety Training Services,Inc.,OSHA Training Standby Rescue Fire Protection Safety Consulting,LOCK OUT/TAG OUT,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,#,OSHA Training Standby Rescue Fire Protection Safety Consulting,Click to edit Master title style,Click to edit Master text styles,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,Safety Training Services,Inc.,OSHA Training Standby Rescue Fire Protection Safety Consulting,#,CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY(LOCKOUT/TAGOUT),OSHA 29 C FR 1910-147,“This material was produced under grant numbers SH-22300-11-60-F-17 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,U.S.Department of Labor.It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S.Department of Labor,nor does mention of trade names,commercial products,or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S.Government.,What is LOCKOUT/TAGOUT?,“Lockout/Tagout 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.,“Lockout is the placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device,in accordance with an established procedure,ensuring that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed.,“Tagout is the placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device,in accordance with an established procedure,to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.,References:“OSHA Standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy(Lockout/Tagout)29 CFR 1910.147 and OSHA Publication 3120“Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout,Lockout/Tagout,What,is,lockout/tagout.,What is hazardous energy.,Causes of fatalities/injuries.,When lockout/tagout applies.,Employer responsibility.,Employee training.,Lockout/tagout,procedures,required.,Types,of,lockout devices.,Requirement,for,tags.,Training Objectives,:,LOCKOUT/TAGOUT,The,OSHA Standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy(Lockout/Tagout)29 CFR 1910.147,covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected start-up or the release of stored energy could cause injury to employees.,What Does LOTO Require?,Lockout/Tagout requires,in part,that a designated individual turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy sources(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.,If the potential exists for the release of hazardous stored energy or for the reaccumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level,the employer must ensure that the employee(s)take steps to prevent injury that may result from the release of the stored energy.,COMMONLY USED LOTO TERMS,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 tagout.,Authorized Employee,A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment.,Energy Source,Any source of electrical,mechanical,hydraulic,pneumatic,chemical,thermal,or other energy.,Lockout Device,Uses a positive means such as a lock to hold an energy isolating device in the safe position and prevent the energizing of a machine or equipment.,Tagout Device,A prominent warning device which can be securely fastened to an energy-isolating device.,Energy-Isolating Device,A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy.,Lockout in General Industry Service and Maintenance Operations,The standard applies to the control of hazardous energy when employees are involved in service or maintenance activities such as constructing,installing,setting up,adjusting,inspecting,modifying,and maintaining or servicing machines or equipment.,These activities include lubricating,cleaning or unjamming machines,and making adjustments or tool changes,where the employees may be exposed to hazardous energy.,Lockout in General Industry Service and Maintenance Operations(Cont.),If a service or maintenance activity is part of the normal production operation,the employee performing the servicing may be subjected to hazards not normally associated with the production operation itself.,Workers performing service or maintenance activities during normal production operations must follow LOTO procedures if they:,Remove or bypas