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Standard Operating Procedure Page 8 of 10 Lockout/ Tagout 1/00 Edition

Table I LOCKOUT OR TAGOUT SEQUENCE

NOTIFY EMPLOYEES _____________________ ACTION__________________________ Site Supervisor A. Notifies all personnel affected by the lockout or tagout application and the reason therefore. SHUTDOWN PROCESS OR EQUIPMENT Authorized Employee A. Turns off or returns operating controls to the neutral mode using appropriate equipment/process shutdown procedures. B. Operates switches and/or valves or any other energy isolating device(s) so that the equipment is isolated from its energy source(s). PLACE LOCKOUT AND/OR TAGOUT Authorized employee A. Applies safety locks and tags in all cases as required to isolate all energy devices. The lockout or tagout must be visible and accessible to anyone attempting to operate the isolated device. VERIFY THE ABSENCE OR CONTROL OF ENERGY Authorized employee A. Checks or tests all systems after the lockout and tagging procedures have been completed to insure that total energy isolation has occurred. CAUTION: Return operating control to neutral or off position, after verification of _______________________________ energy isolation.________________________________________________ REMOVE LOCKOUTZTAGOUT DEVICES Authorized Employee A. Checks the area around the machine or equipment to ensure that no one is exposed. B. Removes all tools from machines or equipment. Ensures all guards have been reinstalled and employees are in the clear. C. Ensures that all pipes that were opened for repair or draining purposes are closed and connected properly. D. Ensures that all controls are in off position or neutral position. E. Removes safety locks and/or tags. F. Operates the energy isolating devices to restore energy to the machine or equipment ADMINISTER LOCKOUTZTAGOUT DEVICES Site Supervisor A. Maintains a lockout or tagout log at the lock cabinet. B. Schedules and performs surveillances so that proper lock and tag procedure is being followed. C. Schedules and performs audits of the proper lock and tag procedure.

5.7 PROCEDURE INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE PERSON

Each individual working on equipment or processes shall be required to place his/her own personal lockout device or tagout device on the energy isolating device.

When an energy isolating device cannot accept multiple locks or tags, a multiple lockout or tagout device (hasp) may be used. If a lockout is used, a single lock may be used with the key being placed in a lockout box or cabinet which allows the use of multiple locks to secure it. Each employee will use his/her own lock to secure the box or cabinet.

6.0 REFERENCES

29 CFR 1910.147

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