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Objectives

 Introduce the subject of

Control of Hazardous
Energy
 Learn about the standard
 Learn a lot about the
Company procedure

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Benefits

 A basic understanding of
the Company Procedure
 Know the parts of LOTO
 Know some of the history
behind LOTO
 See how your sites
procedure stacks up to the
Company Procedure
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Your Objective Is…

…to develop the attitude,

skills and knowledge
necessary to effectively
control hazardous energy
while performing work on
or around machines and
equipment

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Common LOTO Errors

 Locks and tags applied to equipment

with the key left in the lock.
 Locks and tags on the electrical power
supply, but secondary energy not
locked out.
 Assuming the air supply need not be
locked out where an automatic
solenoid valve “dumps” the machine
air
 Potential energy sources were not
blocked.

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Common Incidents Related to
Lockout / Tagout

 Machine or piece of
equipment was not completely
shut off before maintenance or
repair.
 Machine was turned on
accidentally by authorized
Employee or other Employee.
 Machine wasn’t working
correctly and wasn’t fixed or
turned off with a lock and tag
posted. Unaware Employee
operates machine.
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Energy Control Challenges

 Employees feel rushed

 Locks not readily available
 Perceived production pressure
 Did not think about locking out the
equipment
 Did not know I had to lock it out
 New to the company or area
 Employees exasperated by
unreliable equipment

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Observations

 The installation of equipment makes it

difficult for Employees to perform lockout
 Employees do not fully understand how
or when to lockout
 Management does not fully understand
how or when to lockout
 There is a number of different
interpretations of what “Minor Servicing”
means

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What Does Lockout/Tagout Cover?
This standard covers the
servicing and
maintenance of machines
and equipment in which
the unexpected
energization or start up of
the machines or
equipment, or release of
stored energy could cause
1910.147(a)(1)(i)
injury to employees.

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How Do We Control Hazardous
Energy?

By developing and
applying energy control
procedures that:
– Maintain safe working
conditions
– Permit us to perform a
broad range of
maintenance, servicing and
cleaning of machines and
equipment.

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What is Lockout/Tagout?

It is the placement of
safety devices, generally
locks and tags, on energy
isolating devices of
machines and equipment,
before maintenance,
servicing or cleaning
begins.

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Electrical Hazards

Exposure to electrical
hazards from work on,
near, or with conductors
or equipment in electric
utilization installations,
which is covered by
Subpart S of this part.
1910.147(a)(1)(ii)(c)

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Application

This standard applies to

the control of energy
during servicing and/or
maintenance of machines
and equipment. 1910.147(a)(2)
(i)

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Application

An employee is required to place any

part of his or her body into an area on a
machine of piece of equipment where
work is actually performed upon the
material being processed (point of
operation) or where an employee danger
zone exits during a machine operating
cycle. 1910.147(a)(2)(ii)(B)

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Exception

Minor tool changes and

adjustments, and other minor
servicing activities, which take
place during normal production
operations, are not covered by
this standard if they are:
– routine,
– repetitive, and
– integral
1910.147(a)(2)(ii)(B)

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Providing That…

Provided the work is

performed using
alternative measures
which provide effective
protection.

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Standard Does Not Apply If

Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment

1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(A)
When continuity of service is essential
1910.147(a)(2)
(iii)(B)(1)
Shutdown of the system is impractical

1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(B)(2)
Documented procedures are followed, and special
equipment is used which will provide proven effective
protection for employees.

1910.147(a)(2)(iii)(B)(3)

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Employers Must…

● Establish a program and utilize

procedures of affixing appropriate
lockout or Tagout devices to energy
isolating devices, or
● Otherwise disable machines or
equipment to prevent unexpected
energization, start up or release of
stored energy in order to prevent
injury to employees. 1910.147(a)(3)(i)

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Implications of Not Following
LOTO

• Injury to yourself or
someone else
• Effect on your family
• Disciplinary action up
to and including
termination

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Purpose

When other standards

require the use of lockout
and Tagout, they shall be
used and supplemented by
the procedural and training
requirements of this section.
1910.147(a)(3)(ii)

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Key Terms and Ideas

 Exclusive
Control
 Zero Energy
 Secondary
energy sources

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Capable of Being Locked Out
● If it has a hasp or other means of attachment
to/through which a lock can be affixed, or
● It has a locking mechanism built into it.
● Other energy isolating devices are capable of being
locked out, if lockout can be achieved without the
need to
– dismantle,
– rebuild, or
– replace the energy isolating device or
– permanently alter its energy control capability.
1910.147(b)

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Energized

Connected to an
energy source or
containing residual or
stored energy.

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Energy Isolating Device

Physically prevents the transmission or

release of energy, including but not limited
to the following:
– A manually operated electrical circuit
breaker
– A disconnected from all ungrounded
supply conductors, and, in addition, no
pole can be operated independently
– A line valve
– A block
– Any similar device used to block or
isolate energy
1910.147(b)
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Energy Isolating Device

Push buttons, selector

switches and other
control circuit type
devices are NOT
energy isolating
devices. 1910.147(b)

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Energy Source

Any source of
electrical,
mechanical,
hydraulic,
pneumatic,
chemical, thermal,
or other energy.

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What is Lockout?

The placement of a lockout

device on an energy isolating
device, in accordance with an
established procedure,
ensuring that the energy
isolating device and the
equipment being controlled
cannot be operated until the
lockout device is removed. 1910.147(b)

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Lockout Device

A device that utilizes a positive

means such as a lock, either key
or combination type, to hold a
energy isolating device in the
safe position and prevent the
energizing of a machine or
equipment. Included are blank
flanges and bolted slip blinds.

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Servicing and/or Maintenance

Workplace activities such as constructing,

installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, and
modifying machines or equipment. These
activities include lubrication, cleaning or un-
jamming of machines or equipment and making
adjustments or tool changes, where the
employee may be exposed to the unexpected
energization or startup of the equipment to
release of hazardous energy.

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Setting up

Any work performed to

prepare a machine or
equipment to perform its
normal production
operation.

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Tagout

The placement of a Tagout

device on an energy isolating
device, in accordance with an
established procedure, to indicate
that the energy isolating device
and the equipment being
controlled may not be operated
until the Tagout device is
removed.
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Tagout Device

A prominent warning device, such

as a tag and a means of
attachment, which can be securely
fastened to an energy isolating
device in accordance with an
established procedure, to indicate
that the energy isolating device
and the equipment being
controlled may not operate until
the Tagout device is removed.
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Energy Control Program

 Energy control procedures,

 Employee training and periodic
inspections to ensure that before any
employee performs any servicing or
maintenance on a machine or
equipment

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Tagout

If an energy isolating
device is not capable of
being locked out, the
employer’s energy
control program shall
utilize a Tagout system.

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Lockout / Tagout

If an energy isolating device

is capable of being locked
out, the employer’s energy
control program shall utilize
lockout, unless the employer
can demonstrate the
utilization of a Tagout system
will provide full employee
protection.

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Lockout / Tagout

After January 2, 1990, whenever

replacement or major repair, renovation
or modification of a machine or
equipment is performed, and whenever
new machines or equipment are
installed, energy isolating devices for
such machines or equipment shall be
designed to accept a lockout device.
1910.147(c)(2)(iii)

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Energy Control Procedure

Procedures shall be developed,

documented and utilized for the
control of potentially hazardous
energy when employees are
engaged in the activities covered.
1910.147(c)(4)(i)

What does a good procedure look like?

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Energy Control Procedure

Exception: The
employer need not
document the
required procedure
for a particular
machine or
equipment, when all
the following
elements exist…
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Energy Control Procedure

 The machine or equipment has no potential

for stored or residual energy or re-
accumulation of stored energy after shut
down which could endanger employees
 The machine or equipment has a single
energy source which can be readily
identified and isolated
 The isolation and locking out of that energy
source will completely de-energize and
deactivate the machine or equipment

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Energy Control Procedure

 The machine or equipment is isolated

from that energy source and locked out
during servicing or maintenance
 A single lockout device will achieve a
locked-out condition
 The lockout device is under the exclusive
control of the authorized employee
performing the servicing or maintenance

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Energy Control Procedure

 The servicing or maintenance does

not create hazards for other
employees
 The employer, in utilizing this
exception, has had no accidents
involving the unexpected activation
or reenergizing of the machine or
equipment during servicing or
maintenance

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Energy Control Procedure

The procedure shall

clearly and specifically
outline the scope,
purpose, authorization,
rules, and techniques to
be utilized for the control
of hazardous energy.

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Energy Control Procedure

The procedures should include, but not

limited to:
– A specific statement of the intended use
of the procedure
– Specific procedural steps for shutting
down, isolating, blocking and securing
machines or equipment to control
hazardous energy
– Specific requirements for testing a
machine or equipment to determine and
verify the effectiveness of
lockout/tagout devices and other
energy control measures

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What Is A Minor Servicing?

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Minor Servicing
 Activities of a minor nature
– Routine
– Repetitive
– Integral to normal production
 Examples include:
– Clearing a routine jam in the
wrapper, filler, or labeler
– Replacing roles of wrapping
material
– Minor adjustments to
misaligned guide-rails
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Minor Servicing Protection

 No uncontrolled residual or stored

energy can be present
 Work air
 “Safe Air”
 There can be no assembly or
disassembly of parts or devices
 Removal of a fixed guard is never
Minor Intervention
 Time required to perform the task
is not a factor!

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Minor Servicing
Protection Criteria

The energy sources must be under your

exclusive control. The following alternatives are
acceptable control methods:
– Both control circuit devices within arms
reach and line of sight;
– You have physical control of the interlocked
guard or E-stop, and the other device is in
line of sight
– Full body access requires full lockout or
other means of providing exclusive control
for the individual

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What Is a Minor Intervention

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Minor Interventions

• Activities of a minor nature that

are:
• Routine
• Repetitive
• Integral to normal production
• Examples include:
• Clearing a routine jam in a
wrapper, filler or labeler
• Replacing roles of wrapping
material
• Minor adjustments to misaligned
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Sample Format for Minor
Intervention Instructions

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Protection Criteria - General

• No uncontrolled residual or
stored energy can be present
• Work/controlled air
• “Safe Air”
• There can be no assembly or
disassembly of parts or
devices
• Removal of a fixed guard is
never Minor Intervention
• Time required to perform the
task is not a factor!
Safe Air
• Safe air is:
• Air that is not shut off when an emergency stop or interlock
is activated
• Is shut off when the manual energy control valve is closed
and residual air is eliminated.
• Must have signs identifying the equipment contains
Safe Air
• Have Safe Air lines installed with a different color
tubing from the regular work air system
• Have a detailed description of the Safe Air System in
the equipment specific LOTO and Minor Intervention
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Safe Air Installation
Main Air
Supply Solenoid Valve

Note the following details of

the installation:
• Safe Air- Yellow tubing
• Work Air- Blue tubing
• Solenoid valve on Work Air
system
• Main air valve controls both air
supplies.

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Blue Tubing
Protection Criteria - General

The energy sources must be under your

exclusive control. The following alternatives
are acceptable control methods:
• Both control circuit devices are within arms reach or
line of sight;
• You have physical control of the interlocked guard or
E-stop, and the other device is in line of sight
• Full body access requires the key remain under the
exclusive control of the individual

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Full Body Access

Full Body access entry requires a

uniquely keyed switch that allows
the associate to lock the switch
open and remove the key and
maintain exclusive control over
the key by keeping it in his/her
possession.

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Alternative Measures

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Minor Servicing Instructions

 Must identify the activities that

are minor servicing
 Must be in a standard format
 All employees who operate a
piece of equipment must be
educated in their application

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Protective Material and Hardware

Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key

blocks, adapter pins, self-locking
fasteners, or other hardware
shall be provided by the
employer for isolating, securing
or blocking of machines or
equipment from energy sources.

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Protective Material & Hardware

Lockout/tagout devices shall

be singularly identified, shall
be the only devices used for
controlling energy, shall not
be used for other purposes,
and shall meet the following
requirements…

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Protective Material and Hardware

 Durable
 Withstanding the environment
 Constructed and printed so that
exposure to weather conditions
will not cause the tag to
deteriorate

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Protective Material and Hardware

 Shall not deteriorate when

used in corrosive
environments
 Shall be standardized
within the facility
 Lockout devices shall be
substantial enough to
prevent removal
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Protective Material and Hardware

 Minimum unlocking
strength of no less than
50 pounds
 Shall indicate the
identity of the
employee applying the
device(s)

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Protective Material & Hardware

Do Not Start; Do Not Open; Do Not

Close; Do Not Energize; Do Not Operate

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Periodic Inspection=
Skills Survey

The employer shall conduct a

periodic inspection of the energy
control procedure at least annually
to ensure that the procedure and the
requirements of this standard are
being followed. 1910.147(c)(6)(i)

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What is a LOTO Skills
Survey?

The primary tool for evaluating the site’s

LOTO processes will be the LOTO survey
• must be performed at least annually for a
representative sample of Authorized and
Affected Associates.
• will be coordinated by the site SES

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Objectives - LOTO Skills
Survey

It will be conducted in a way designed to

accomplish the following objectives:
• Ensure that the written LOTO procedures are
reviewed annually and satisfy the applicable
company and legal requirements.
• Assess the effectiveness of the program in
providing for safe and efficient LOTO program
for all equipment and systems installed and/or
modified in the last year.

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Periodic Inspection

The periodic inspection shall

be performed by an
authorized employee other
than the one(s) utilizing the
energy control procedure
being inspected.

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Periodic Inspection

The periodic inspection

shall be conducted to
correct any deviations or
inadequacies identified.
1910.147(c)(6)(i)(B)

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Types of Group Lockout

 Standard Group
Lockout
 Special Group
Lockout

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What is Group Lockout?

 Whenever more than individual is

involved in a task, it should be
considered a Group Lockout/Tagout
activity.
 In most cases, devices such as a
multiple lock adaptor (hasp or scissors)
are used to allow each authorized
individual involved in the task to place
his/her lock(s) and/or tag(s) on each
energy isolating device.

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LOTO Group Lockout

• When more than one individual is involved.

• Uses LOTO devices such as a multiple lock
adaptor (hasp or scissors)
• Each “Authorized” individual places their lock(s)
and/or tag(s) on each energy isolating device.
• Requires one individual to be the LOTO Group
Leader
• Contractors are bound by the same procedures
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Standard LOTO Group Lockout

• More than one individual applies a lock and tag

using a hasp, scissors, or similar device.
• Does not require the use of a lock box or a LOTO
Group Record form.

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Group Leader – Standard LOTO
Group Lockout

• The first “Authorized” associate to apply LOTO device

becomes LOTO Group Leader.
• The LOTO Group Leader is also the last individual to
remove locks and tags.
• Group LOTO Leader decides if they will use multiple
locks or a Special Group LOTO (lock box approach).
• Ensures all other associates follow the 5 Step LOTO
Process.
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Special LOTO Group Lockout

• Multiple work groups involved in a single

project:
• Plumbers, carpenters, electricians, metal contractors,
mechanics, etc.
• Use group locks and a lock box
• Allows each individual to maintain exclusive
control
• A Special LOTO Group Leader oversees the
activities of the group
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Responsibilities - Special LOTO
Group Leader
• LOTO all energy sources using
the 5 Step LOTO Process
• Places the keys for the group
locks in the group lock box for
that group
• Is the first to lock the lock box
with their personal lock and tag
and the last to remove their
lock
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Process – Special LOTO
Group Lockout

Each group member will then

follow the 5 Step LOTO
process, but instead of locking
out the energy sources, will
attach their lock and tag to the
lockbox and try the equipment
to ensure that it will not start.

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Process - Special Group
LOTO Lockout

As each member of the

group finishes their work,
they remove their individual
lock and tag from the group
lock box.

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Process – Special LOTO
Group Lockout

After all locks and tags have been removed

from the lock box, and all names checked off
the form, the Special LOTO Group Leader
will:
• Remove their lock and tag from the lock box and
follows the 5 Step LOTO process to place the
equipment back into service.
• Return the group locks and tags along with the
lock box to its storage location for use on another
job.
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Lockout/Tagout Training
L o cko ut/T ag o ut E du cation

N e w A sso cia te R e train ing C o n tracto rs & A d van ced T rain ing
T ra in ing T e m ps A ffe cte d/
A u th orized

O th er Le vel A n nu a l fo r A LL A ffe cte d Co n tracto rs A u th orize d C o n tra cto rs A ffe cte d A sso cia tes A u th orize d A ssocia tes

G e ne ral K no w led ge G e ne ral K no w led ge G e ne ral K no w led ge A re a S p e cific G e ne ral K no w led ge A re a S p e cific
C o rpo ra te C o rpo ra te C o rpo ra te L o to Info rm ation C o rpo ra te L o to Info rm ation
S tan da rd S tan da rd S tan da rd S tan da rd

S p e cific T o p ics M in or In terve ntio ns E q u ipm e nt S pe cific M in or In terve ntio ns E q u ipm e nt S pe cific
o r a s p er L O T O In structio ns L O T O In structio ns
A u d its

A n n ua lly o r as T a sk S p e cific A n n ua lly o r as T a sk S p e cific

p er a ud its L O T O In structio ns p er a ud its L O T O In structio ns

L O T O E xce p tion L O T O E xce p tion

P e rm it P e rm it

T ro ub lesh oo ting T ro ub lesh oo ting

P ro ced u res P ro ced u res

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Levels of Training

 Authorized
 Affected
 Other

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Training and Communication

The employer shall provide training to

ensure that the purpose and function of
the energy control program are
understood by employees and that the
knowledge and skills required for the safe
application, usage, and removal of the
energy controls are acquired by
employees.

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Authorized Employee

A person who locks out or

tags out machines or
equipment in order to perform
servicing or maintenance or
that machine or equipment.

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Affected Employee

An employee whose job requires him/her

to operate or use a machine or
equipment on which servicing or
maintenance is being performed under
lockout or Tagout, or whose job requires
him/her to work in an area in which such
servicing or maintenance is being
performed.

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All Other Training

All other employees whose work operations

are or may be in an area where energy
control procedures may be utilized, shall be
instructed about the procedure, and about
prohibitions relating to attempts to restart or
reenergize machines or equipment which
are locked out or tagged out.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Remember…

Employees educated to the

-“Other” or “Affected”
levels are not allowed to
participate in any task that
involves lockout and can
not lockout equipment or
perform minor servicing!

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Employee Retraining

Retraining shall be provided for

all authorized and affected
employees whenever there is a
change in their job assignments,
a change in machines,
equipment or processes that
present a new hazard, or when
there is a change in the energy
control procedures.

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Employee Retraining

Additional retraining shall also

be conducted whenever a
periodic inspection reveals, or
whenever the employer has
reason to believe that there are
deviations from or inadequacies
in the employee’s knowledge or
use of the energy control
procedures.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Employee Retraining

The retraining shall re-

establish employee
proficiency and introduce
new or revised control
methods and procedures,
and necessary.

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Employee Retraining

The employer shall certify

that employee training had
been accomplished and is
being kept up-to-date.
1910.147(c)(7)(iv)

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps of Lockout

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Energy Isolation

Lockout or Tagout
shall be performed
only by the authorized
employees who are
performing the
servicing or
maintenance.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Notification of Employees

Affected employees shall

be notified by the
employer or authorized
employee of the
application and removal of
lockout devices or Tagout
devices.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Application of Control

The established
procedures for the
application of energy
control (the lockout or
Tagout procedures) shall
cover the following
elements and actions and
shall be done in the
following sequence:
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Application of Control

 Preparation for shutdown

 Machine or equipment shutdown
 Machine or equipment shutdown
 Lockout or Tagout device
application
 Lockout or Tagout devices shall
be affixed to each energy
isolating device by authorized
employees

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Application of Control

Lockout devices, where

used, shall be affixed in a
manner to that will hold the
energy isolating devices in
a “safe” or “off” position

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Stored Energy

Following the application of

lockout or Tagout devices to
energy isolating devices, all
potentially hazardous stored or
residual energy shall be
relieved, disconnected,
restrained, and otherwise
rendered safe.

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Stored Energy

If there is a possibility of re-accumulation

of stored energy to a hazardous level,
verification of isolation shall be continued
until the servicing or maintenance is
completed, or until the possibility of such
accumulation no longer exists.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Device Removal

After lockout or Tagout

devices have been removed
and before a machine or
equipment is started, affected
employees shall be notified
that the lockout or Tagout
devices have been removed.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Individual Device Removal

Lockout or Tagout devices

removed. Each lockout or
Tagout device shall be
removed from each energy
isolating device by the
employee who applied the
device.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Authorized Removal

Exception: When the authorized

employee who applied the lockout
or Tagout device is not available to
remove it, that device may be
removed under the direction of the
employer, provided that specific
procedures and training for such
removal have been developed,
documented and incorporated into
the employer's energy control
program…
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Employer’s Responsibility

The employer shall

demonstrate that the specific
procedures provides
equivalent safety to the
removal of the device by the
authorized employee who
applied it.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Lock Removal Process

The specific procedure shall

include at least the following
elements..

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Lock Removal Steps
 Verification by the employer that
the authorized employee who
applied the device is not at the
facility
 Make all reasonable efforts to
contact the authorized employee

 Ensure the authorized employee

has this knowledge before
he/she
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Lock Removal Form
Appendix I
Lockout/Tagout Removal Form

Equipment Name__________________________________________________
 Any time a lock is
removed there must
Date____________________________________________________________

Time____________________________________________________________

Individual’s Name on lock/tag________________________________________

Name of person removing tag________________________________________

be a document to
record the situation
Has the missing individual been located? _______________________________

What were the results of your attempt to locate the missing individual?

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

We certify that process and personal safety have been assured, and that the above
named lock or tag may be safely removed.
 Removal forms
Operations Shift Manager

Maintenance Line Technician

___________________________

___________________________
Date _______

Date _______
should be reviewed
by the individual and
Operations/Line Sr. Operator ___________________________ Date_______

NOTE: Two signatures are necessary for removal of the lockout/tagout, except where only one
individual with the authoiry to sign this form is prresent. The presence of only one signature is
representation that only one manager was onsite.

I certify that I have been informed that my lock/tag was removed on the above stated date.

Signature of Individual ___________________________ Date ______

manager
Procedure
1. Attempt to locate individual whose name appears on the tag.
2. Obtain a blank lock removal record (this form), then fill out the form and obtain
the required signatures.
3. Check the equipment/system to ensure that it is clear of personnel and, from all
indications, can be safely energized.
4. Energize the equipment/system and ensure safe and proper operation.
5.
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Once a lockout/tagout removal permit form has been completed, it must be
returned to the ESS l Manager for review and recordkeeping.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 1 and 2 – LOTO Removal

Step 1 – Contact the Individual

• Try contacting the individual to return to the work
site
• If the individual is unavailable, contact the
Supervisor or Energy Control Coordinator for
permission to remove the device(s)
Step 2 – Complete the Form
• Fill out the Lock Removal form
• Have a qualified associate inspect the machine or
equipment to ensure it is safe and sign the
removal form Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Steps 3 and 4 – LOTO Removal

Step 3 – Remove the Device

• Remove the locks and tags
• Complete the removal form
Step 4 – Review the Incident
• At the start of the next shift the supervisor must review
the incident with the associate who left the lock/tag on the
equipment as soon as they come to the site
• Replace the associate’s locks and tags

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Lock Removal Forms

• Form must be returned to

the SES
• Form must be maintained
on file in accordance with
the sites policy for record
retention or until the next
safety audit

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Testing and Positioning

In situations in which lockout or

Tagout devices must be temporarily
removed from the energy isolating
device and the machine or
equipment energized to test or
position the machine, equipment or
component thereof, the following
sequence of actions shall be
followed:

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Requirements for
Testing and Positioning

 Clear the machine or equipment of tools

 Remove employees from the machine or
equipment area
 Remove the lockout or Tagout devices
 Energize and proceed with testing or
positioning
 De-energize all systems and reapply energy
control measures to continue the servicing
and/or maintenance

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Outside Personnel/Contractors

Whenever outside servicing

personnel are to be engaged in
activities covered by the scope and
application of this standard, the on-
site employer and the outside
employer shall inform each other of
their respective lockout or Tagout
procedures.

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Contractors

The on-site employer

shall ensure that his/her
employees understand
and comply with the
restrictions and
prohibitions of the outside
employer’s energy control
program.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Types of Contractors

There are two types of

Contractors:
• Skilled Trade Contractors
• Temporary production
contractors (two types of
these)
• Company Supervised Temps
(CST’s)
• Vendor Supervised Temps
(VST’s) Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Condition of Work - Contractors

• Purchase orders must include a requirement for

complying with Company LOTO Procedures
• Subject only to exceptions agreed to in writing
• Example - using their locks and tags, which may be different
than ours
• A copy of the site LOTO Procedure will be provided
• As part of our bidding package
• Additional components of our LOTO Procedures or
Instructions will be provided to them to train their
employees Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Responsibilities - Contractors

• Trade Contractors are

expected to provide all
locks, tags and other
devices required for LOTO
• The site will provide
specialty LOTO devices
unique to the site

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Temporary Contractors

As a general rule, temporary contractors

are not allowed to perform:
• Maintenance or Servicing Activities requiring
LOTO on plant equipment or systems.
• However in some instances (generally cleaning),
a temporary contractor may be required to LOTO
a piece of equipment or system to ensure they
maintain exclusive control.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Training Responsibilities –
Skilled Trade Contractors

Skilled Trade Contractors:

• Responsible for providing all generic and
site-specific LOTO training needed by their
employees in performing their work at our
facility.
• Must document training.
• Must provide training documentation to the
Company project supervisor.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
CST’s Training
Responsibilities - Contractors

• The Site will provide site-

specific LOTO training to
those CST’s assigned to
operate equipment or
systems, perform Minor
Interventions, or perform
other Maintenance and
Servicing Activities that
require full LOTO.
• The site will create and
maintain records of this
specific training.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Vendor Supervised Temps
(VST’s) - Contractors

Contractors who are provided

to us by the Temporary
Service with a manager who
provides direct, day-to-day
supervision over their
assignments and the manner
in which the work is
performed

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Subpart J – 1910.147
VST’s Training
Responsibilities - Contractors

• The Temporary Service will be responsible for

providing generic LOTO training at the
“Affected” and “Authorized” levels with site
assistance as needed
• That training will be based on the generic
LOTO Procedure that we provide to the
Temporary Service, the site will still provide
machinery specific training
• Records of the training must be supplied to the
Company representative
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Lockout/Tagout - LOTO
Subpart J – 1910.147
Remember…

• “Other” cannot perform lockout or Minor

Intervention.
• “Affected” can perform Minor
Interventions and participate in Skills
Surveys.
• “Authorized” are allowed to perform
LOTO, conduct Skills Surveys and
conduct training.
• LOTO training must be given by
“Authorized” individual.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Exception Permit

• When activity does not qualify as a Minor

Intervention
• The activity cannot be performed under
continuous application of the Full 5 - Step
Standard LOTO Process
• At least a portion of the equipment or
system must be energized or unguarded
for a portion of the time to perform the task

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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Exception Permit
Limitations
• Only for a specific task on a
single piece of equipment
• Only if it is determined the
equipment must be energized, or
partially energized, for the task
• LOTO devices are removed in
accordance with the site’s LOTO
policy
• Permit completed and authorized
by a supervisor prior to starting
the work Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Common Uses of LOTO
Exception Permit

Two common uses for LOTO

Exception Permits are:
• Testing and Positioning
• Troubleshooting

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 1 and 2 – LOTO
Exception Permit

Step 1 - Date of activity

• States the date the permit is issued
• Identifies the equipment involved with the
exception
• Identifies the time the permit was issued and when
the permit expires
Step 2 - Activities to be Performed
• Be specific as to the task that is covered - Cannot
be generic
• Permit covers only the task described and the
equipment identified
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Steps 3 and 4 – LOTO
Exception Permit

Step 3 – Protective Measures

• Can’t say – “Work carefully around equipment.” The
two person or two man rule does not exist and can not
be used!
Step 4 – Questions to be Answered
• Are all other energy sources LOTO’ed?
• Have all associates working in the area been notified?
• Have protection strategies been implemented?

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Step 5 - Involved Associates -
LOTO Exception Permit

• List the names of all associates who will be involved

with the task.
• All associates must print and sign their name on the
permit along with the date.
• If the associate is not part of the initial discussions
about the task, the authorizing supervisor will have to
return to the scene to add that associate’s name to
the permit.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Step 6 - Engineering Review –
LOTO Exception Permit

• Determine if the need for

exception permits can be
eliminated by:
• Engineering modifications
• Writing a Standing LOTO
Instruction
• Must be signed by the
responsible engineering or
technical resource for the area
affected
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Formalized Procedure for
LOTO Exception

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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Testing and Positioning

In some situations, the equipment or system

must be energized to test or position the
equipment or system or its components. For
those tasks that do not qualify as Minor
Interventions, LOTO devices may be
temporarily removed, but only in accordance
with:
• Formalized Procedure for LOTO Exception
• LOTO Exception Permit

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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Testing and Positioning

• Must be performed using alternative

measures that provide effective protection
• All energy sources that are not needed to
perform the task must be LOTO’ed
• When testing, positioning or jogging of
machines is routinely required, such as
changeovers, there must be a Formalized
Procedure for LOTO Exception
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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Troubleshooting

• There is a 7 Step LOTO

Troubleshooting Process
• Can only be done by
maintenance, engineers and
qualified operators/fixers
• Requires all energy sources
other than the energy required
for troubleshooting to be locked
out Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
7 Step LOTO
Troubleshooting Process

Step 1 Prepare for LOTO and Troubleshooting

Step 2 LOTO the Equipment/System
Step 3 Modify the Equipment/System
Step 4 Restore the Connections
Step 5 Perform the Troubleshooting Task
Step 6 Restore the Equipment/System
Step 7 Restart the Equipment/System
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Lockout/Tagout - LOTO
Subpart J – 1910.147
Step 1 - Prepare for LOTO
and Troubleshooting

• One person must be in charge

during the task, typically the
person doing or directing the
work.
• Identify the equipment/system
to be worked on and review
the Standard LOTO
Instruction for that
equipment/system.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Also They Must…

• Identify the type, number and magnitude of

the energy sources that must be energized
(connected) to perform the troubleshooting
task.
• Inform anyone affected by the application of
LOTO or the performance of the work.
• Establish any other protective measures
appropriate for the task (e.g., minimum
distance, signs, barriers, locked controls).
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 2 and 3 – Troubleshooting
Step 2 - LOTO the Equipment/System
• LOTO all energy sources in accordance with
the Standard LOTO Instruction for that
equipment/system.
Step 3 - Modify the Equipment/System
• Guards may be removed or disabled provided you maintain
care and control of the area through appropriate alternative
protective measures
• More if it is necessary to temporarily leave the area or to re-
energize an energy source or obtain an additional or
replacement diagnostic tool
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 4 and 5 – Troubleshooting

Step 4 - Restore the Connection(s)

• Restore the connection to any energy sources needed
to perform the troubleshooting while maintaining control
of rest of the machine.
Step 5 – Perform the Troubleshooting Task
• Troubleshooting is limited to diagnostic tasks performed
with diagnostic tools (e.g., voltmeter, amprobe,
stethoscope, temp probe, etc.).
• At no time can you place a tool or body part in a
pathway of a moving (or potentially moving) part of the
equipment/system
Step 6 – Troubleshooting

Step 6 - Restore the Equipment/System

• Remove all tools and parts.
• All safeguards must be in place, enabled and
verified. If this is not possible, the
equipment/system must be LOTO’ed.
• Inform all individuals working in the area that the
equipment/system is being placed back into
service.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Step 7 – Troubleshooting

Step 7 – Restart the

Equipment/System
• Remove all locks and tags
from energy isolating
device(s).
• Re-engage the energy
isolating device(s).
• Re-start and check the
equipment/system for proper
operation. Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Remember for Troubleshooting…

• LOTO Exception Permit or a Formalized

Procedure for LOTO Exception must be
completed and approved by a supervisor before
work begins.
• All associates involved in the task must sign the
permit.
• The work is performed using alternative
measures which provide effective protection.
• All energy sources unnecessary to the task must
be LOTO’ed. Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Shift or Personnel Changes

Specific procedures shall be utilized during

shift or personnel changes to ensure the
continuity of lockout or Tagout protection,
including provision for the orderly transfer of
lockout or Tagout device protection between
off-going and oncoming employees, to
minimize exposure to hazards from the
unexpected energization or start-up of the
machine or equipment, or the release of
stored energy. 1910.147(f)(4)
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Transfer Lock Process

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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Shop/Transfer

When is LOTO Shop/Transfer Used

• When a locked out piece of equipment
cannot be directly transferred to an on-
coming shift.
• When fixed guards must remain off (such
as after a clean-up).
• When equipment is not run-ready and
must be transferred to a non-consecutive
shift for further maintenance.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Scenarios Covered – LOTO
Shop/Transfer

• Authorized individual leaves a job during shift

before completing task, and the task is
assigned to someone else to complete.
• Authorized individual leaves job at end of shift
before completing task.
• A job is complete when the equipment is
returned/restored to service, returned to a
“Run Ready” state, or permanently removed
from the site.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO - Direct Transfer

With the departing individual’s lock(s) and

tag(s) still securing the energy isolating
devices for the equipment:
• The on-coming individual first places
his/her personal lock(s) and tag(s) on
those energy isolating devices.
• The departing individual then removes
his/her personal lock(s) and tag(s) from
those energy isolating devices.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Use of LOTO Shop/Transfer

• If a direct LOTO transfer is not practical,

Shop locks and tags, also known as
transfer locks and tags, must be used to
maintain control of the energy sources.
• Each site must implement a
Shop/Transfer lock process that meets
their own immediate needs.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Departing Individual – LOTO
Shop/Transfer

With the departing individual’s lock(s) and tag(s) still

securing the energy isolating devices for the equipment:
• The departing individual obtains the shop/transfer
locks and tags.
• First places the shop/transfer lock(s) and tag(s) on
those energy isolating devices.
• Then removes his/her individual lock(s) and tag(s)
from those energy isolating devices.
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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Shop/Transfer
Lock Record

• The departing individual then completes the first

part of the Shop/Transfer Lock Record.
• Returns the completed form and the keys for the
lock(s) that were just installed to the responsible
supervisor or the appropriate depository.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Oncoming Individual – LOTO
Shop/Transfer
Before performing maintenance on the
equipment or system, or returning it to
service, the shop/transfer lock(s) and tag(s)
must be:
• Replaced by or supplemented with the
personal lock(s) and tag(s) of the
oncoming individual.
• The personal lock(s) and tag(s) of the
oncoming individual must be applied
before the shop lock(s) and/or tag(s) are
removed. Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Oncoming Individual – LOTO
Shop/Transfer

The oncoming individual will:

• Verify the LOTO and status of the machine.
• Continue servicing the equipment or system, or follow
release procedures.
• Continue servicing the equipment or system, or follow
release procedures and release the equipment or
system from LOTO.
• Release the equipment or system from LOTO.

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Subpart J – 1910.147
LOTO Shop/Transfer Record

Control of Hazardous Energy –

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Subpart J – 1910.147
7 Step LOTO Shop/Transfer
Records

Step 1 - Identify the Equipment to be

Transferred
Step 2 - Obtain the Locks
Step 3 - Complete Part I of the Form
Step 4 - Return the Form and the Key
Step 5 - Obtain the Keys and Record Sheet
Step 6 – Fill Out Part II and Place Individual
Locks
Step 7 – Return Locks and Keys and
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Step 1 – LOTO Shift/Transfer Record

Step 1 - Identify the

Equipment to be
Transferred
• Identify the
equipment to be
transferred and
number of energy
sources.
Air Electrical Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 2 and 3 – LOTO
Shop/Transfer Record

Step 2 - Shift Transfer

Process
• Obtain transfer lock(s)
and Shop
Lock/Transfer Lock
Record from the
designated location.
Step 3 - Shift
Transfer Process
Complete
• Fill out Part 1 of the
Control of Hazardous Energy –
form and place the
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Subpart J – 1910.147
lock(s)
LOTO - Lock Placement
Record

LOCK PLACEMENT:
DATE:________________ TIME:______________ TRANSFER LOCK NUMBER(S):_____________________

EQUIPMENT:_________________________________________________________________________________

ASSOCIATE PUTTING TRANSFER LOCK(S) ON EQUIPMENT: ___________________________________

WHY IS THE EQUIPMENT LOCKED OUT? ______________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

I CERTIFY THAT THE PROCESS AND PERSONNEL SAFETY HAVE BEEN ASSURED, AND THAT THE
ABOVE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE.
SIGNATURE NECESSARY FOR PLACEMENT OF TRANSFER LOCK(S):

__________________________________________
ASSOCIATE ATTACHING TRANSFER LOCK(S)

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Subpart J – 1910.147
Steps 4 and 5 – LOTO
Shop/Transfer Record

Step 4 - Shift Transfer Process

• Return the form with the key(s) to
the designated area for securing it.

Step 5 - Shift Transfer Process

• Obtain the keys and the record
sheet from the secured location for
the specific piece of equipment.

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Step 6 – LOTO Shift/Transfer
Record

Step 6 - Fill Out Part II and

Place Individual Locks
• Fill out Part 2 of the form
and place your own lock(s)
on each energy source.
• Remove the shop/transfer
locks from the equipment.

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LOTO - Lock Removal Record

LOCK REMOVAL:
DATE:______________ TIME:_______________

ASSOCIATE REMOVING TRANSFER LOCK(S) FROM EQUIPMENT: ________________________________

REMINDER, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY REPLACE THE TRANSFER LOCK(S) WITH YOUR OWN
LOCK(S) AND PERFORM ALL THE NECESSARY STEPS OF LOCKOUT/TAGOUT (i.e.
IDENTIFICATION OF ALL HAZARDOUS ENERGY SOURCES, VERIFICATION, etc.)

I CERTIFY THAT THE PROCESS AND PERSONNEL SAFETY HAVE BEEN ASSURED, AND THAT THE
ABOVE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT MAY BE SAFELY TRANSFERRED.
SIGNATURE NECESSARY FOR REMOVAL OF TRANSFER LOCK(S):

__________________________________________
ASSOCIATE REMOVING TRANSFER LOCK(S)

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Step 7 – LOTO Shop/Transfer Record

Shift Transfer Process

• Return the lock(s) and
key(s) to the designated
location.
• Forward the record form
to the site SES for
records retention.
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LOTO – Contractors (Skilled
Trade, CST’s and VST’s)

Skilled Trade
Contractors:
• Can LOTO equipment
without associate
participation if they have
been trained in how to
LOTO and have not
completed CVS.
• Usually need to follow the
Joint LOTO process

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Joint Temporary/Associate
LOTO Process - Contractors

• Applies to both CST’s and VST’s and

sometimes Skilled Trade contractors.
• The responsible associate, trained to the
Authorized Level and qualified to lock out
the piece of equipment or system to be
worked on by the temporary contractors,
will:
• Act as the LOTO Group Leader.
• Isolate each energy source and place a multiple
lock adaptor locked with his/her personal lock
and tag on the energy isolating devices of the
affected equipment or system. Control of Hazardous Energy –
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Joint LOTO Energy Control
Verification - Contractors

• The responsible associate will

verify that all energy sources
have been controlled.
• Each of the temporary
contractor assigned to the task
will verify that all energy sources
have been controlled before
beginning work, or be given that
opportunity and not discouraged
from exercising it.

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Joint LOTO Return Equipment to
Service - Contractors

• At the completion of the task, the temporary

contractors will notify the responsible
“Authorized” associate and remove their
locks and tags.
• The “Authorized” associate will then follow
the standard procedure for placing the
equipment/system back into service.
• The “Authorized” associate, or LOTO Group
Leader, will be the last individual to remove
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Other Activities - Contractors

• Shift change or Lock Transfer

will follow the site’s
procedure.
• LOTO Removal will follow the
site’s procedure.
• Exception Permit must be
initiated and controlled by an

“Authorized” associate.
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Responsibilities

 Must develop a formal

shift transfer procedure
 Procedure must be part of
the education process
 Must be included in the
annual inspection/audit of
authorized individuals.

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Considerations
 Project review should
include how energy
sources will be installed
to ensure that lockout is
easy for employees
 All sites should
eliminate the use of
non-lockable/bleedable
valves

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Types of Valves

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Other Considerations

 Additional education of Employees

should be considered
 Elimination of lockable e-stops and
off switches should be considered
 Development of a standard
installation specification for
equipment should be considered

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Conclusion

 Seen what is in the OSHA

Standard
 We have learned about the
Company Standard
 We have seen some Do’s
and Don’ts of Lockout

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Over to You …

• What worked well?

• What didn’t work so well?
• How could it be improved?

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What Will You…

• Stop doing …
• Continue doing …
• Start doing …

as a result of today’s
session?

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