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INTRODUCTION LOCKOUT HASPS

CONTENTS

What Is Lockout/Tagout?
Introduction 2 A Lockout is a method of keeping equipment from being set in motion
and endangering workers:
Lockout Hasps 3
• A disconnect switch, circuit breaker, valve or other energy isolation
mechanism is put in the safe or off position.
Safety Padlocks - Steel, Aluminum & Nylon Shackle 4 - 6
• A safety device is placed over the energy-isolating mechanism to
hold it in the safe position. This is where lockout/tagout products
Lockout Tags 7 are essential.

Pneumatic & Cable Lockout 8 • A padlock is attached so that the equipment cannot be energized.
In a Tagout, the energy-isolation device is placed in the safe position
Fuse Lockout 9 and a written warning is attached to it. All lockout and tagout materials
are supplied by the employer. Each device must be:
Socket, Plug & Controls Lockout 10 - 11 • Durable to withstand wear.
• Substantial, so it will not come off easily.
Circuit Breaker Lockout 12 - 14
• Capable of identifying the person who applied it.
Valve Lockout 15 - 16 Many companies issue each worker authorized to apply lockout/tagout
with their own personal padlock imprinted with his/her name.
Lockout Kits 17 - 18
When Should You Lockout/Tagout?
Group Lockout 19 - 20
Lockout/Tagout is necessary whenever you are performing service or
Lockout Stations 21-22 maintenance in proximity to a machine where you could be injured by:
• Unexpected start up of the equipment.
Applying Lockout/Tagout 23 • Release of stored energy.

Two situations which are most likely to need lockout/tagout:
• When you must remove or bypass a guard or other safety device.
• When you must place any part of your body where you could be
caught by moving machinery.
Some jobs for which lockout/tagout should be used are:
• Repairing electrical circuits.
• Cleaning or oiling machinery with moving parts.
• Clearing jammed mechanisms.
Legislation requires each employer to use lockout/tagout equipment.
It’s your responsibility to follow whichever system has been chosen for
INTRODUCTION your workplace.

Many industrial accidents are caused by the unexpected Applying Lockout/Tagout (see page 23)
energisation or start up of machines/equipment or by the Energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout are to be applied only by trained
uncontrolled release of energy. These accidents can be employees authorized to perform service or maintenance. Before
prevented by proper lockout/tagout procedures. lockout/ tagout is applied, all employees who work in the affected area
must be notified. Legislation requires that control of hazardous energy
You should consult the relevant regulations within your
be done according to a step-by-step procedure:
INTRODUCTION serious injuries to service and maintenance personnel by 2) Equipment shutdown
country to ensure you follow the correct procedures.
1) Preparation for shutdown
These are designed to prevent needless deaths and
3) Equipment isolation
controlling unauthorized or accidental use of energy.
4) Application of lockout devices
To perform service and maintenance work on industrial
5) Control of stored energy
equipment safely, you must understand the importance of
6) Equipment isolation verification
energy control and the current regulations. You must also
7) Performing the work
know how to apply energy isolation and lockout/tagout.

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