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LOTO LOG-OUT TAG-OUT.

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Course Goals. After completing this course, you should be able to: Explain what control of hazardous energy is, when it is used, and who is affected Describe the six-step process for lockout/tagout Identify LOTO locks, tags, and devices.

4. Agenda. What is LOTO What is control of Hazardous Energy? What are steps of apply LOTO? What are the steps to remove LOTO? Special conditions where LOTO is exempted. And more….

Method used to control hazardous energy during the servicing and/or maintenance of machines and equipment, processes, or circuits. LOTO is designed to prevent injuries and damage caused by the unexpected activation of hazardous energies including any unintended motion, energization, startup, or release of stored energies..

LOTO is the placement of a red lock and tag on the energy-isolating device in accordance with an established procedure, indicating that the energy isolating device shall not be operated until removal of the red lock and tag, in accordance with an established procedure..

Protect ourselves and our coworkers Ensure we are working with safe conditions Prevent the accidental startup or release of energy while working on a system Protects the equipment from damage Helps confirm our compliance with laws/regulations Helps us service and maintain equipment safely.

Servicing Maintaining Erecting Adjusting Cleaning Installing Unjamming Dismantling Constructing Setting Up Repairing Lubricating.

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Section 2 Steps of LOTO. How to apply LOTO?.

6. Six Steps of LOTO. Prepare for shutdown. This is when we plan our actions and review all equipment specific LOTO procedures Shut down the equipment or process Isolate energy sources. Isolate is to separate the system from external energy sources Apply locks and tags to lock the system in a “off” or safe position Control any stored energy also known as internal energy within the system. Even after the system has been isolated from external energy sources, there may still be energy within the system. Verify zero energy state- we can begin work only after we have verified that the system is at zero gravity.

Prepare for Shutdown. Prepare P. Review a safe work plan, job safety analysis (JSA) and risk assessment. Review equipment specific LOTO procedure Determine the types, magnitude and hazards of energy entering and within the system Control access to the area All affected individuals will be notified Gather all LOTO devices, tools & PPTs.

Shutdown Equipment/Process. Use established procedures Shut down the equipment by the “normal” method, Involve person who normally shuts down equipment.

Isolation of the equipment. Separating the equipment from external energy sources. MUST know all energy sources Identify All energy isolating devices that will be locked or tagged out. Specify how each isolation device is operated (close valves, open disconnect switches and circuit breakers, blank lines, unplug electrical cords)..

Apply Energy Control (Lockout/Tagout) Devices. Each energy isolating device shall be made inoperable by locking and tagging using an appropriate device: Lock: makes energy control devices “inoperable” Tag: communicates “danger; do not operate”.

Control of Stored Energy. Stored energy will be dissipated or restrained in a controlled fashion This included both initial removal of the energy and the prevention of ‘recharging’ of the energy..

Verify Zero Energy State. Walk down the system Confirm that isolation and de-energization has been accomplished Verify zero energy!!! Deliberate attempt to start the equipment, which has been isolated, the use of appropriate test instruments, or visual inspection. Check… and double check THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS!!!.

How to verify zero energy. Verify. V. Manually operate all switches Electrical Test for voltage* Electrical Ground Electrical.

Six steps to return the equipment back to service (Much like the LOTO process itself.).

4 Notify everyone affected to stay clear of the circuits and equipment as the energy control devices will be removed and the equipment re-energized. 5 Each person involved in work removes their own locks and tags and the last person assures all other personnel are clear and removes the energy control devices 6 Operate the energy isolating devices to restore energy.

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Immediate Hand-Off. Shift Change Simultaneously: Outgoing removes locks and tags Incoming applies locks and tags, and verifies zero energy.

2. 1. What if complete LOTO cannot be used?. The activity is considered to be routine, repetitive and integral to the production process.

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You will now need to complete the LOTO Hands on Demonstration with an Authorized Individual (not reciprocal) You must pass the associated exam You may be retrained in the future if conditions change You must be competent/knowledgeable in the equipment/systems that you are working under LOTO.

[image]. Remember!. You are empowered to STOP Work when you or your coworkers feel unsafe You shall reach out to your direct manager, customer contact or EHS at any time You shall engage and ask questions any time you are unsure of the operation or task that you doing.