Lockout/tagout procedures are used to protect workers from unexpected activation of machinery or equipment during maintenance or repairs. Here are the steps to use lockout/tagout to keep your workplace safe:
1. Identify energy sources: Before starting any maintenance or repair work, identify all energy sources that require isolation. This can include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or other energy sources.
2. Notify Affected Employees: Notify all affected employees of planned maintenance or repair work and the lockout/tagout procedures that will be implemented. This ensures everyone is aware of potential hazards and the safety measures being taken.
3. Shut down the equipment: Use normal shutdown procedures to shut down the machine or equipment. This will ensure that the equipment is not running while maintenance work begins.
4. Isolate energy sources: Use locking devices such as padlocks, chains, or valve locks to physically isolate energy sources. This prevents the device from being powered on while maintenance work is being carried out.
5. Label the equipment: Place a label on the lockout to indicate that maintenance work is taking place and that the equipment should not be operated. Labels should contain information about the person performing the work and the reason for the lockdown.
6. Verify isolation: Before starting any maintenance work, verify that the energy source has been effectively isolated. This may involve testing the device to ensure it is not receiving power.
7. Perform maintenance work: Once the energy source is isolated and verified, it is safe to perform maintenance or repair work.
8. Remove the lockout and tagout device: After the maintenance work is completed, the lockout and tagout device can be removed and the equipment can be re-energized according to the correct startup procedure.
By following these lockout/tagout procedures, you can help protect worker safety during maintenance and repair work and prevent accidents and injuries from accidental activation of equipment.
Rita
Marst Safety Equipment (Tianjin) Co., Ltd.
No.36, Fagang South Road, Shuanggang Town, Jinnan District,Tianjin,China
Tel: +86 022-28577599
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E-mail:bradia@chinawelken.com
Post time: Mar-20-2024
