Lock-out/Tag-out Training

Lockout/Tagout
Covers the servicing and maintenance of
equipment wheret the unexpected energization
or start up of equipment, or release of stored
energy could cause injury
Establishes the OSHA minimum requirements
for controlling hazardous energy
Lockout
Lockout is a technique used to prevent the
release of hazardous energy, or to prevent the
hazardous energy from escaping
A padlock is placed on the appropriate energy
isolating device that is in the off or closed
position
The Fatal Five Main Causes Lockout/Tagout Injuries
Failure to stop equipment
Failure to disconnect from power source
Failure to dissipate (bleed, neutralize) residual
energy
Accidental restarting of equipment
Failure to clear work areas before restarting
Statistics on LOTO Injuries
82% - failure to completely isolate, block or
dissipate the energy source
11% - failure to lockout or tagout energy control
devices and isolation points after de-generation
7% - failure to verify that the energy source was
de-energized before beginning work
Definitions
Authorized Employee
-one who locks out machines or equipment in
order to perform the servicing or maintenance
on that machine or equipment
Affected Employee
-one whose job requires him/her to operate or
use a machine or equipment on which servicing
or maintenance is being performed under
lockout, or whose job requires him/her to work in
an area in which such servicing or maintenance
is being performed
Lockout device
-a device that utilizes a positive means such as
a lock either a key or combination type, to hold
an energy isolating device in the safe position
and prevents the energizing of an equipment
Tagout device
-a warning device, such as a tag and a means of
attachment
-can be surely fastened to an energy isolating
device in accordance with an established
procedure to indicate that the energy isolating
device and the equipment being controlled
cannot be operated until the tag is removed
Lockout/Tagout procedure

-safety program adopted by the employer that

includes energy control procedures plus
provisions for inspecting the procedures and
training employees for lockout/tagout
Hazardous Energy Sources Found in the Workplace
Electrical generated, static
Mechanical transitional, rotational
Thermal machines or equipment, chemical
reactions
Potential pressure (hydraulic, pneumatic,
vacuum)
Springs
Gravity
Types of Lockout Devices
Plug locks
Ball valve lockout
Gate valve lockout
Group lockout hasp
Electrical
Hydraulic, pneumatic, and other pressurized
systems
Lockout/Tagout Devices
Durable
-all devices must be capable of withstanding the
workplace environment
-all tags and their means of attachment must be
sturdy enough to prevent inadvertent removal
Substantial
-removal of lockout devices should be extremely
difficult to remove, requiring the use of excessive
force and the help of tools such as bolt cutters
-tagout devices and their attachments must be
tough enough so that they can t be accidentally
removed
Lockout
Is a more appropriate means of ensuring
denergization of equipment than tagout
If an energy-isolating device cant be locked-out,
tagout may be used
-tagout may be used in place of lockout if it can
be demonstrated that it will offer equivalent
protection to that offered by lockout
Tagout
When only a tag is used because equipment
cannot be locked out, the following steps must
be taken:
-removing an isolating circuit element (fuses)
-block machine (control switch, die)
-opening an extra disconnecting device
-other means of isolation
Tags must be placed where the lockout device
would have been placed
A legend must be used such as:
-do not start
-do not open

-do not close

-do not energize
-do not operate
Tagout Limitations
Tags are attached to energy isolation devices,
but they are only warnings
They do not provide the protection offered by a
lockout procedure
A tag is never to be bypassed or ignored, and it
may not be removed without the specific
authorization of person responsible for it
Tags must be clearly visible and easily
understandable by any employee who may be in
the area
Tags and their attaching materials must be able
to withstand any adverse environmental
conditions in the workplace
When to Lockout a Machine
A machine must be locked out when doing any
of the following:
-repairs, servicing, maintenance, tool changes
Basic Lockout Procedure
1. Inform
2. Preparation for shutdown
3. Equipment shutdown
4. Equipment isolation
5. Application of lockout devices
6. Control of stored energy
7. Equipment isolation verification
Basic Removal of Lockout
1. Ensure equipment is safe to operate
2. Safeguard all employees
3. Remove lockout/tagout devices.Except in
emergencies, each device must be removed by
the person who put it on.
4. Test the equipment to ensure that it is working
properly
5. Inform all affected employees that the machine
is working
Temporarily Reactivating Equipment
Remove unnecessarily tools from the work area
and make sure everyone is clear of the
equipment
Remove lockout/tagout devices and reenergize
the system
As soon as the energy in no longer needed,
isolate
the
equipment
and
reapply
lockout/tagout, using the six step procedure
Hands and Finger Safety with Basic Power Tools
Handling
What are the common reasons why we hurt our hands?
Use of defective/uninspected tools
Improper handling of tools

Not right tools for the right job

Improper storing of tools
Rushing with job

Hand injuries:
Abrasion superficial damage to the skin, not
deeper than epidermis
Bruise a region of injured tissue or skin in
which capillaries have been ruptured or bruised
Avulsion a body structure is forcibly detached
from its normal point of insertion
Amputation removal of body exetrimities
Skin cuts (laceration/incision/puncture) a
portion of the skin was cut, torn or punctured.
Safe Techniques in the Use of Common Cold Tools
Tools are:
Extension for our arms and hands
Equipment designed to the tasks that our hands
cant
Designed to make our works easier and more
efficient
General Guidelines:
Ensure to inspect your toold first prior to use.
If found any defects, do not attempt to use it.
Use the right tools for the right job.
Use only the tools for the purpose it was
designed for.

Scaffolding Safety
Types of Scaffolding:
Supported tabular frame
Tube and coupler
Mobile scaffold platform
Suspended platform
*every scaffold is designed to carry a certain load
measured per square meter. This is indicated on the
SCAFFTAG.
*normal maximum design load is 200 kg per square
meter
What to look for?
Check the SCAFF Tag. Tag should always be
green. Inspected daily and signed by the
authorized scaffolding inspector weekly.
Never ever think of working on the scaffolding
platform with red tag, it is against the law.
Check the last date when it was inspected. The
inspection is valid for one week only as long as
no changes was made to the scaffold.
Inspect the scaffolding for self satisfaction. If you
see anything out of the ordinary, report it before
you climb onto the structure.

Typical scaffold fittings

Base plate
Screw jacks
Standard coupler
Adjustable coupler
End to end coupler
Reveal pin
Ladder clamp
Beam coupler

Single coupler
Tie