Lockout and Definitions
- Control of hazardous energy - electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, gravitational, radiation, kinetic and potential energy sources
- Concept of authorized employee, duties and responsibilities
Hazardous Energy Control Program
- Lockout devices, machine specific procedures, Tagout
- Construction & installation, cleaning, un-jamming
- Written procedures, energy isolation
Lockout Devices and Steps to Lockout
- Employer responsibilities, identification of lockout equipment, plug locks, valve covers, breaker cleats, hasps, tags, keys
- Lockout procedures, verification of de-energization
Lockout Processes
Individual versus group lockout, shift changes, lockbox, lock removal form, lock cutoff
Alternate Hazardous Energy Control Methods
- Risk and hazard assessment, engineering safeguards, warning and alerting, communication
- Administrative controls, barriers, attendants, placards, audible, visual signs
- Communication, training and documentation
