Hazardous Energy Control

Brady Corp.OR-OSHA 204

1003

Procedures must be followed when...

...servicing and/or maintenance when unexpected energization/start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.

Servicing and/or maintenance of machinery and equipment can include:

• Adjusting• Inspecting• Modifying• Replacing parts• Tool changes• Removing jams

• Lubricating• Cleaning

Review the following:

• Types and magnitudes of energy • Hazards posed by that energy

• Methods to effectively control the energy

Step 1 - Prepare for LockoutStep 1 - Prepare for Lockout

Procedures

Prior to shutdown, all affected employees must be notified to clear their work area and/or any other area that might be hazardous.

Step 1 - Prepare for LockoutStep 1 - Prepare for Lockout

Procedures

Machinery and equipment that is capable of being locked out should be shut down in an orderly manner using normal shutdown procedures.

Step 2 - ShutdownStep 2 - Shutdown

Procedures

All energy isolating devices should be located and operated to completely de-energize and isolate the equipment.

An energy isolating device physically prevents the transmission or release of energy.

Step 3 - IsolationStep 3 - Isolation

Procedures

Mohawk Plastics Co.

ISRT

Machinery or equipment is “capable of being locked out” if:

– it has a hasp or other means to attach a lock

Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout ApplicationApplication

Procedures

Brady Corp.

Machinery or equipment is “capable of being locked out” if:

– it has a built-in locking mechanism

– does not have to be dismantled or altered to achieve lockout

Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout ApplicationApplication

Procedures

Each lockout/tagout device must be singularly identified as being used only for lockout/tagout.

Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout ApplicationApplication

Procedures

Lockout/tagout devices must identify the user.

Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout ApplicationApplication

Procedures

Idesco Corp.

Tagout devices must besubstantial enough to prevent inadvertent oraccidental removal

Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout Step 4 - Lockout & Tagout ApplicationApplication

Procedures

Brady Corp.

What are some examples of lockout devices?

• Padlocks• Ball valve lockouts• Fuse lockouts• Plug lockouts• Lockout hasps• C/B lockouts• Gate valve lockouts

Brady Corp.

Brady Corp.

Immediately after applying lockout or tagout devices, the authorized employee must ensure all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy is

• relieved• disconnected

Step 5 - Stored EnergyStep 5 - Stored Energy

Procedures

• restrained• otherwise safe

Brady Corp.

Before starting work on a machine or equipment that is locked or tagged out, the authorized employee must verify that the machinery or equipment is actually isolated and de-energized.

Step 6 - VerifyStep 6 - Verify

Procedures

RememberYou work under your lock only!

Only the authorized employee who applied the lockout/tagout device may remove that device

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