1/05 school safety training control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) wac 296-803
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What Is Lockout/Tagout?
Referred to as LOTO Blocks flow of energy
from power source to the equipment (lock-out)
Provides means of warning (tag-out)
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WAC 296-803-2005 Requires a written Energy Control Program Covers all employees, especially maintenance
and operations personnel Requires training of employees Requires lock-out hardware and tag-out
materials
Regulatory Requirements
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Requirements For Lockout/Tagout Devices
They must be: Durable Standardized Substantial Identifiable
Typical Equipment Requiring LOTO
Saws Cutters & Presses Electrical motors Pumps Wood and Metal
Shop Equipment Trash
Compactors Ovens Lifting Equipment
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When Must LOTO Be Used?
Whenever servicing or maintaining equipment where:
Hazardous or stored energy exists
Unexpected start-up could occur
Either of these could harm an employee
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LOTO Shall Be Used When:
Employees are required to remove or bypass a safety device
Employees are required to place any part of their body in harm’s way
Employees are exposed to hazardous or stored energy
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LOTO Exceptions
Work where hazardous energy does not exist
Activities performed during routine work processes
Work on cord-controlled devices (un-plug the cord!)
Hot tap operations where shutdown is not feasible (N/A in schools)
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Typical LOTO Procedures
Performing a shutdown Isolating equipment Applying and removing lock-out devices Safely releasing stored energy
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Affected Employees
Employees who Operate Work around Occasionally adjust equipment that is
subject to LOTO
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School District Responsibilities
Ensure de-energization of equipment Ensure employee awareness Provide appropriate levels of training Review program effectiveness Maintain and revise program Administer appropriate disciplinary actions
Maintenance Responsibilities
Lockout/Tagout prior to service or repair
Removal of locks and isolation devices
Ensure proper training of authorized employees
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Affected Employee Responsibilities
Notify maintenance, etc., when equipment needs repair or adjustment
Leave all LOTO devices in place Verify equipment is safe to operate
following LOTO Follow all safety rules while operating the
equipment
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Authorized Employee Responsibilities
Repair or service equipment as needed Ensure that all energy sources are locked-
out Test equipment to verify residual energy is
dissipated Place a “Danger—Do Not Operate” tag on
equipment
Authorized Employee Responsibilities (cont.)
Obtain assistance when necessary
Remove locks and/or tags following LOTO
Coordinate multi-shift repair
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Training Requirements
Authorized employees—initially and at least annually
Affected employees—at least initially Authorized and affected—whenever
changes are made to jobs or procedures Authorized and affected—when program
deficiencies are noted
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How to Perform LOTO Safely
Follow school district safety procedures for LOTO
Refer to procedures on how to lock-out specific equipment
Keep everyone informed when equipment is repaired or serviced
Stay alert Use common sense
Quiz
1. The LOTO standard is designed to block the flow of energy to a piece of equipment. T or F
2. Types of LOTO devices include _______, _______, and _______.
3. It is not required that a school district have written procedures for proper lockout/tagout. T or F
4. An authorized employee is one who _________ or _________ the equipment.
5. If a safety device is removed from a piece of equipment, LOTO is not required. True or False
Quiz (cont.)
6. Typical energy sources found on equipment include: _______, _______, and _______.
7. Affected employees are those who operate or work around a piece of equipment. True or False
8. As long as an employee has had training on LOTO, the employer or school district has no additional responsibilities under 1910.147. True or False
9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted _________ and at least _________.
10. Locks should always stay on the equipment during a shift change. True or False
Quiz Answers
1. True. It should block the flow of energy and provide a means of warning.
2. Types of LOTO devices include locks, blocks, chains, hasps, wheel valve covers and ball valve covers.
3. False. If lockout is required, a school district must have a written program and procedures.
4. An authorized employee is one who services or maintains the equipment.
5. False. LOTO is required when a safety device is removed, an employee is in harms way or when employees are exposed to hazardous energy.
Quiz Answers (cont.)
6. Typical energy sources include: electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics, steam, thermal, chemical and gravity.
7. True. Affected employees are those who operate or work around the equipment.
8. False. Training is just one of the responsibilities of a school district.
9. Training for authorized employees must be conducted initially and at least annually.
10.False. Locks should be removed during shift change and the shift coming on duty should place their locks on the equipment.