lock out tag out procedures

                                                       lock out and tag out procedures

The  following procedures for electrical lockout and tag out procedures shall be followed when exposed to electrical hazards:

      

1. Operations shall identify isolating locations and types of isolating devices required in determining potential exposure.

2. Qualified personnel doing the work shall notify affected personnel and properly shut down/de-energize the equipment.Isolation is complete only when no associated control device is

capable of energizing equipment.

3. SA operations employees or the controlling organization shall always be the first to install an approved Lock.

4. The person doing the work shall lock out a device using his approved Lock. Remember to lock open the circuit breaker(s).If the device cannot be physically locked out, it shall, at a

minimum, be de-energized and tagged.

5. Tag the lock with a “DANGER, DO NOT OPERATE” tag. The tag shall contain date, time, organization, name, badge number, equipment name, phone contact and signature of the installer,

and reason for installation.

6. Other organizations or individuals working on equipment shall also install their locks and tags at locations identified by operations. Multiple lockout clips (hasps) shall be used if necessary. A crew lockout is acceptable only when the key(s)of the person designated to lock out is properly secured and locked by all parties involved.

7. Each lock shall be identifiable. Each organization shall have a system of uniquely identifying locks (e.g., stamping or engraving).

8. Each lock shall be keyed separately with no duplicate key available to ensure removal only by the installer.

9. Clear the area of personnel and tools prior to trying to start the equipment.

10. Before starting work, Try to start or energize the equipment locally. Verify the equipment cannot be energized.

11. Only the person(s) originally attaching the lock and tag are authorized to remove the lock and tag. Incoming shifts may attach their own locks and tags and/or transfer keys after

approval by supervision. If person(s) are unavailable, the Division Head can assume responsibility for removing the lock

and tag and notifying all parties.

12. SA operations employees shall remove locks and tags when equipment is safe to energize.

13. When work is complete, affected personnel shall be notified and equipment placed back in service.