LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Induction Training

LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) Induction Training. Abu Dhabi Midfield Terminal Building.

What is purpose of LOTO Training?. This program will help you learn to identify hazards / risks of work with different types of energy systems and control measures. This program will guide you to all the requirements and process in working in a LOTO controlled Area / System. Helps to ensure that operatives know and understand the Hazards, Risks and essential safety steps to work near energized systems..

What does Lockout and Tag out (LOTO) mean?. Lockout tag out (LOTO) is a safety procedure that ensures that dangerous machinery and energy sources are properly shut off and are not started up unexpectedly while maintenance or service work is being completed. Activating the equipment or power source before these tasks are complete puts the person maintaining or servicing it at risk..

Purpose of Lockout Tag out and LOTO Safety. “To ensure NO PERSON or equipment can be affected by the unintended release of hazardous stored energy” When machines or equipment are being prepared for service or maintenance, they often contain some form of “hazardous energy” that can cause harm to people in the area..

Any individual in possession of the LOTO TRAINED STICKER and LOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD may enter mechanical rooms and electrical rooms that under LOTO control Provided that they have a valid LOTO issued permit. (Maximum of 2 GROUPS WITH 5 PERSONNEL each).

LOTO TRAINED STICKERS. Anyone need to work inside the energized Rooms will require a LOTO TRAINED STICKER as proof that they have attended the training.

LOTO INDUCTION CARD. Anyone need to work inside the energized Rooms will require a LOTO IDENTIFICATION CARD as proof that they have attended the training.

Hazardous Energy sources that should be locked out during activity or maintenance could be:.

Without the use of proper LOTO safety procedures, the serviced equipment can unexpectedly start up or otherwise release these forms of energy. This can lead to injuries and even death to the people working on the machine and even to others working in the area or living in the community. Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, the unexpected startup or release of stored energy can result in serious injury or death to workers..

Consider this accidents an examples for LOTO Procedure Non- Compliance….

A worker is servicing a machine, and at the same time internal wiring in the machine shorts, causing the maintenance worker to be shocked Workers are repairing a connection in piping, and somewhere up that same line another worker opens a valve, sending fluids down the pipe that ultimately spill on and burn the maintenance workers.

A worker is servicing a press, another worker comes by and starts the press, and the service worker is caught up in the press, causing an amputation A conveyor jams, a worker reaches in to try to clear the jam, the conveyor jam is suddenly and unexpectedly freed, and the worker is crushed as a result.

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Seven Steps of LOTO Safety & Lockout/Tag out Procedures.

Lockout/Tag out Step 1: Preparation.

The first step of locking and tagging out equipment for service and maintenance is to prepare. During the preparation phase, the authorized employee must investigate and gain a complete understanding of all types of hazardous energy that might be controlled. In addition, it’s important to identify the specific hazards and of course means for controlling that energy. Application of required LOTO permits.

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Lockout/Tag out Step 2: Shut Down.

With planning complete, the actual process of powering down and locking out machines begins. At this point, it’s time to shut down the machine or equipment that will be serviced or maintained. Another important part of this step is to inform any employee affected by the shutdown, even if they won’t play a role in the service or maintenance..

Lockout/Tag out Step 3: Isolation.

The next step of the lockout/tag out procedure is to isolate the machine or equipment from any source of energy. This may mean any number of things, such as turning off power at a breaker or shutting a valve..

Lockout/Tag out Step 4: Lockout/Tag out.

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With the machine or equipment isolated from its energy source the next step of lockout/tag out is to actually lock and tag out the machine. It’s fair to say that this entire seven-step process takes its name from this step. During this step, the authorized employee will attach lockout and/or tag out devices to each energy-isolating device. The point is to apply the lockout device on the energy-isolating device in a way so it says in the “safe” position and cannot be moved to the unsafe position except by the person performing the lockout..

Tag out refers to applying a tag on the device as well. This tag includes the name of the person who performed the lockout and additional information..

LOTO Materials and Devices that you can see inside LOTO Controlled Areas.

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LOTO-Padlock. Safety padlocks serve to lockout a specific piece of equipment or machinery.

Tag for System/ Component LOTO Installation Required (Isolation).

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Lockout/Tag out Step 5: Stored Energy Check.

Even after the energy source has been disconnected, in step 3 of the lockout safety process, and the machine has been locked out, in step 4, that doesn’t entirely guarantee that there’s no hazardous energy still stored within the machine or that it’s safe to perform maintenance. At this time, it’s important to look for any hazardous energy that’s been “stored” within the machine, or any “residual” energy. During this phase, any potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be relieved, disconnected, restrained, or made non-hazardous in some other way..

Lockout/Tag out Step 6: Isolation Verification.

This sixth step is all about making sure. Yes, you’ve shut down the machines, isolated them from their source of power, locked them out, and checked for hazardous stored energy. But now’s the time to double-check that you did it all right and it’s now safe to work on the machine or equipment. At this point, an authorized employee verifies the machine has been properly isolated and de-energized..

Lockout/Tag out Step 7: Bring equipment back online.

When the machine or equipment has been serviced or repaired, it’s time to get the work area and personnel ready for startup. Procedures must be followed in the correct order. Make sure that the machine or equipment is fully reassembled (guards and safety devices are reinstalled, access panels are closed). Then, check that tools have been cleared from the work area. Survey the work area, checking to see that all personnel are in a safe spot or removed from the area. Verify all controls are in neutral. Remove tags and lockout devices (by the same person who applied them). Inform affected personnel that the servicing or maintenance is finish and the equipment is ready for use..

*Energization/ Re-energization. When the work is done and all tools and other materials have been removed, the machine can be brought back into operation. Here again, the procedure should spell out the exact steps that are involved, along with the correct sequence. For example, you may need to open a particular machine’s discharge valves before you open the inlet, so any unexpected water or steam remaining in the lines has a place to go. Follow the Method Statements Strictly!!!.

Sample PPE required for Energization and Shutdown of Electrical Equipment.

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INSIDE LOTO CONTROLLED AREAS.

Follow the Lock Out/Tag Out procedure established by our company. Personally de-energize, lock out and tag out all power circuits and electrical equipment before any work is done on such circuits and equipment. Personally de-energize, lock out and tag out all start-up switches on mechanical equipment before any work is done on such equipment. Make sure that each person working on an electrical circuit or system applies his or her own personal lock and tag. Make sure that all persons, including you, are in a safe location before energizing any equipment..

Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including electrically rated gloves, hard hat, and eye protection. Always maintain de-energizing devices in operable condition. Always block machinery against motion even after it has been locked out and tagged out. Always familiarize yourself with electrical circuits before you perform any electrical work. Ask for help or consult a wiring diagram/schematic. Make sure that electrical work is performed only by a qualified electrician or persons trained to do electrical work under the direct supervision of a qualified electrician..

Make sure that all electrical circuits and circuit breakers are properly identified before troubleshooting or performing electrical work. Check for proper grounding of power conductors where required. Use properly rated non-contact voltage testers to ensure that circuits are de-energized. Provide an audible or visible warning system to warn persons that a conveyor is starting. Maintain electrical meters and testing instruments in good condition to verify that the circuit is de-energized before beginning work..

Communicate your intentions to work on an electrical circuit to ensure the circuit is, and remains, protected. Provide safe access to all working areas. Discharge all capacitors after the circuit has been locked out. Relieve hydraulic and pneumatic pressure after equipment has been locked out and before performing maintenance. Isolate all energy sources, including electric, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic, before commencing work..

INSIDE LOTO CONTROLLED AREAS.