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Lockout TagoutPresentation
Presented By Ted Boynton General Manager
Lockout Tagout Ltd.
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ContentsContents• Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd
• What Is Lockout Tagout
• Relevant Legislation
• Principle Lockout Tagout Equipment
• Example of Lockout Tagout
• Next Steps For UK companies
• Q&AT:+44(0)1642 244017T:+44(0)1642 244017
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Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd.Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd.
• Provide specialised LO-TO solutions including quality tools and devices from world leading manufacturers to customers across the world.
• Design & manufacture our own bespoke lockout Devices
• Premier Distribution rights means ‘value for money’ on quality products
• ‘End to End Account Management’ Initiation; Implementation and during the life of the system
• Securing your investment from Product Specialists= Fit For Purpose
• Services Include Free Inspection and LO-TO Project Management.
Membership: Corporate Supporter:
•Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd
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What Is Lockout Tagout
“Lockout Tagout is an important security procedure that involves shutting off the power to industrial machines or equipment during maintenance or repair”
Lockout Tagout procedures prevent the accidental activation of equipment and minimizes the electrical and mechanical hazards faced by industrial workers.
FACT: Unprotected workers are killed or injured due to workplace accidents. Europe imposes firm regulations (several) that require all power sources to be disabled during the maintenance and repair of industrial machinery.
Industrial workers are greatly exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards while servicing equipment and machinery.
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Definition of LockoutDefinition of Lockout
Lockout : The placement of a locking device on an energy control device which COMMUNICATES that the equipment being controlled should NOT be operated until the locking device has been removed
Locking out prevents the release of unforeseen and dangerous energy surges
THREE main types of energy that LOTO is concerned with are:
Mechanical the movement of a piece of machinery E.g. a printing pressChemical - The flow of a substance or chemical in a pipe E.g. steam/waterElectrical The flow of electricity in an exposed installation
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Definition of TagoutDefinition of Tagout
TAGOUT is the placement of a tag which indicates that the energy-isolating device and the equipment being controlled MUST NOT be operated until the tag has been removed.
Tagout helps communicate the risk
Lockout Tagout VideoLockout Tagout Video
Accident Lockout Tagout Is not appliedAccident Lockout Tagout Is not applied
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Avoiding Accidents When Lockout Tagout Is Avoiding Accidents When Lockout Tagout Is AppliedApplied
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Why Lockout Tagout / AdvantagesWhy Lockout Tagout / Advantages
* Safe Working - protects industrial workers* Prevents accidents and injuries* Protects equipment from damage* Minimizes workplace errors* Raises level of awareness on industrial hazards
“It is a procedure which clearly communicates risk in the workplace”
Lockout tagout is normally used when maintenance work is being performed.
This could be: Cleaning equipmentAdjusting equipmentRepairing equipmentWhen equipment is being set up or installed
It acts as a tool to communicate what is being done, who is doing it, where and for how long.
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Relevant Legislation
Provision of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Regulation 19 – Isolation from Sources of Energy,
Paragraph 2.14, European Union (EU) Guidelines 89/655
"Every piece of equipment must be fitted with clearly visible devices with which it can be separated from every energy source.“
OSHA 1910.147(a)(3)(i), The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), “employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices” (Occupational Safety and Health Association)
The Regulators View – HSE
“The primary responsibility or managing risks rests with those who create the risk in the first place – that means employers, self employed and manufacturers or suppliers of articles or substances for use at work”
Judith Hackett – HSE Chair
Most comprehensive legislation worldwide regarding LOTO is in the US
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Important New LegislationImportant New LegislationHealth & Safety (Offences) Act 2008
Became Law In January 2009
Not just Manslaughter Act - Homicide Act in Scotland
Lower Local Courts Impose fines for non compliance (£5K-£20K)
Up to 12 Months imprisonment
If non-compliance resulted in serious injury or death then High Courts would manage case
Unlimited fine
2 years imprisonment to life Regulators View
“We make no apology for taking a strong stance on enforcement
Judith Hackett – HSE Chair
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Important New LegislationImportant New LegislationHealth & Safety (Offences) Act 2008
•Reduce Injuries
•Motivate those in Health & Safety that they contributed to improved H&S performance
•Those with Heath & Safety duties that fail are brought to account
Consequences:-
Goals : -
•Fines
•Imprisonment
•Directors Disqualification
•Brand Damage/PR
•Business Ending
•Staff Morale/Welfare
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HSE LINK HSE LINK
http://www.hse.gov.uk/safemaintenance/vihttp://www.hse.gov.uk/safemaintenance/video.htmdeo.htm
Lockout Tagout Resource CentreLockout Tagout Resource Centre
Resource Icon on right hand side of websiteResource Icon on right hand side of website
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Catalogue (Download)Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Safety Catalogue (Download)
Lockout Tagout NewsletterLockout Tagout Newsletter
Lockout Tagout BlogLockout Tagout Blog
HSE Video On Lockout TagoutHSE Video On Lockout Tagout
Lockout Tagout PresentationLockout Tagout Presentation
Lockout Tagout NewsLockout Tagout News
DatasheetsDatasheets
Loto Devices Videos <How to operate>Loto Devices Videos <How to operate>
To Summarise LOTOTOTo Summarise LOTOTO
LOCKOUT
TAG OUT
SWITCH OFF
TEST OUT
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Principal Equipment Of a Lockout Principal Equipment Of a Lockout Tagout ProgramTagout Program
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LOTOTO Equipment*Safety Padlock
The most important part of LOTOTO system.• One padlock, one person, one key. The key is unique to the lock and the person.• Key trapped in padlock when shackle is open.• Key cannot be duplicated.
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LOTOTO EquipmentLOTOTO EquipmentSafety HaspSafety Hasp
The hasp is used when more than one engineer needs to work on the same isolated equipment
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LOTOTO EquipmentLOTOTO Equipment*Circuit Breaker Lock*Circuit Breaker Lock
Circuit breaker lock for low voltage electrical isolation
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LOTOTO EquipmentLOTOTO Equipment*Safety Tag*Safety Tag
The tag explains who is working on the machinery and when they expect to finish their work
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LOTOTO EquipmentLOTOTO EquipmentValve LockoutValve Lockout
All sizes and types of valves can be locked to prevent operation.
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LOTOTO EquipmentLOTOTO Equipment*Cable Lockout*Cable Lockout
Cable lockouts are very versatile, for use with valves and switches.
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*Small Gate Valve*Small Gate Valve
Small Gate Valve Lockout
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Small Ball ValveSmall Ball Valve
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Rotating Switch – ON / OFFRotating Switch – ON / OFF
Some machinery may not have an isolating switch. These will need to be reviewed.
Padlock & Hasp fit directly onto switch only if there is a padlock hole.
Padlock Hole
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Large Gate ValveLarge Gate Valve
Cable Lockout
Valve wheel lockout
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*Switchgear Panel*Switchgear Panel
Individual padlock with hasp
OR
Cable Lockout for multiple switches
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Butterfly ValveButterfly Valve
Butterfly Valve Lockout
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Low Voltage miniature circuit breaker (MCB)Low Voltage miniature circuit breaker (MCB)
Lockout StationLockout Station
Standard Lock Boards
Departmental Custom Lockout Shadow Boards
Video – Lockout Tagout 9 Basic StepsVideo – Lockout Tagout 9 Basic Steps
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Example Of Lockout TagoutExample Of Lockout Tagout
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Master Keyed Padlock Systems Master Keyed Padlock Systems Generic System Generic System
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Correct Use Of Padlocks is KeyCorrect Use Of Padlocks is Key Why? – Well defined LO-TO procedure with a clear padlock control policy will ensure safety & protect investment in your Lockout Tagout Safety procedures
E.G Two Types of Padlock Categories
1: Isolation Padlocks – actually placed on isolation switches with tag and or hasp.
2: Safety Padlocks used with hasp on Lockout Box holds isolation key/s and fuses other isolation keys (electrical)
Identifies approval by each work group that area of work has been safely locked out
Example of a LO-TO Application/System
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Example of a LO-TO Application/System (Top Level)
Permit Issuer/Primary Acceptor : Define Scope
Lockout Job + Return Isolation padlock Key with
Additional Elec keys /Fuses Into Lockout Box
Lockout Form Completed /Updated
Permit Issuer Places Padlock on Lockout Box and locks off box with
Permit Issuers unique Padlock + key
Permit Issuer Key Padlock Cabinet
Prepare Permit To Work When Permit Acceptor accepts isolation is complete – he places colour coded padlock on
to lockout box
E.G Permit Acceptor Types
Permit Issuer = Yellow Safety Padlock
Fitter = Red Safety Padlock
Electrician = Blue Safety Padlock
Tiffy = Orange Safety Padlock
Outside Contractor = Black
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Example of a LO-TO Application/System (Top Level) All Supplementary Acceptors Have
Accepted Work Permit (Signed up to
Isolation Lockout )
Colour Coded Padlock On Lockout Box Containing where all isolation padlock keys/fuses etc are locked outWork Is Now Carried Out According To Plan
As work groups finish their supplementary tasks – they remove their colour coded lock
from Lockout Box & sign off Key Holder Form
LO-TO Key holders Form
Updated
All Work Groups taken locks off Lockout Hasp
Job Complete
Permit Acceptor & Permit Issuer Agree work complete & execute Companies
Completion procedure
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Next Steps For Companies
Corporate Manslaughter/Homicide – 1st Successful conviction in Feb 11
Better Regulation
Target Enforcement
Personal Liability
Detailed Presentation To key workers involved in Lockout Tagout/Permit To Work Systems
Raising awareness of LOTO e.g. Posters
Involve Staff in Loto practices/procedures/reviews (Ensure Buy in)
Legislation :
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