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Hazardous Energy
is any type of energy that, if released unexpectedly,
can cause a damage.
Key Terminologies
Variable Stored
Electrical Current Batteries, capacitors
Mechanical Turning shafts, gears, chains Tensed springs
Hydraulic Moving cylinder pistons Pressure in accumulators
Pneumatic Moving actuator pistons Pressure in tanks and lines
Steam Flowing steam Trapped pressure
Chemical Flowing liquids, gases Trapped gases, liquids
Gravity Downward moving components Elevated counter weights,
etc.
Radiation Released energy Contained source material
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Energy Isolating Device
Mechanical device that physically prevents the
transmission or release of hazardous energy (e.g.
manually-operated electrical circuit breakers,
disconnect switches, line valves, blinds and blocks).
Zero Energy State
Completely isolated from all energy sources and does
not contain residual or stored energy or the potential to
re-accumulate residual or stored energy.
Residual or Stored Energy
Energy that remains in machinery or equipment after it
is shutdown (e.g. compressed air inside a receiver tank
(pneumatic), elevated/lifted components (gravity),
pressurized hoses and components (hydraulic), stored
electrical energy/capacitors (electrical)).
Energy Isolation – Definitions
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MEP
Machinery, Equipment and Processes
Arc flash
Explosive release of energy caused by passage of electrical
current through ionized gases and vapors between 2
energized conductor or energized conductor to ground
Task
a job activity that includes but is not limited to: erecting,
installing, commissioning, repairing, adjusting, inspecting,
un-jamming, troubleshooting, testing, cleaning,
dismantling, demolishing, servicing, maintaining or other
similar work on machinery or equipment
HERA
Hazardous Energy Risk Assessment, perform to
> All types of conveyors
> Tasks requiring a LOTOTO permit
HECP
Hazardous Energy Control Procedure, for each MEP where
HERA was performed
Energy Isolation – Definitions
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Administrative
Minimizing the potential for exposure to hazardous energy through
• The use of administrative controls (e.g. conducting risk assessments,
establishing safe work procedures, training, etc).
• Warning signs are an important means to support and ensure the
effectiveness of each level of the HOC.
• Define a safety perimeter as appropriate
HOC Hierarchy of Controls
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Principle 2: Lockout + Tagout + Tryout (LOTOTO)
LOTOTO is the primary and preferred method to
control hazardous energy/achieve zero energy state
> LO (Lockout) means to physically lock the
machine or equipment controls
> TO (Tagout) means to attach an information tag
with the lock to identify the owner of the lock and
the date it was applied to the machine or
equipment
> TO (Tryout) means to verify by testing that the
machine or equipment has been properly de-
energised and will not operate before beginning a
task on the machine or equipment
LOTOTO Advisory
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Principle 3: One Lock, One Person, One Energy
Source
All personnel who perform tasks on Machinery,
Equipment and Processes (MEP)’s must be issued
personal locks and tags
> Lafarge employees
> Contractors (should have their own locks)
> Third party (Visitors, suppliers, etc..)
Two Types of LOTOTO (LOTOTO methods)
Simple LOTOTO
> Each worker must apply his own lock(s) to all
energy source(s)
Complex LOTOTO
> Each worker must ensure his personal lock and
tag is attached to the group lockbox.
LOTOTO Advisory
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2)Complex method
When several authorized individuals perform task(s) on
MEP under the following conditions
A large number of energy isolation devices or
authorized individuals are involved
The period of energy isolation is extended (e.g. more
than one shift)
The energy isolation devices are relatively inaccessible
There is interdependence and interrelationship of the
MEP components
One responsible individual shall be assigned the overall
responsibility and authority and shall ensure continuity of
lockout protection
LOTOTO Methods
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2)Complex method
All keys to the designated MEP locks are placed in one
lockbox or complex isolation board
One responsible individual shall be assigned the overall
responsibility and authority and shall ensure continuity of
lockout protection
The lockbox or complex isolation board shall be locked by
the responsible individual with a single controlling lock
and key
All authorized individuals shall affix their personal lockout
device on the lock box hasp and keep their personal lock
key under their exclusive control
LOTOTO Methods
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7. Tryout
After ensuring that all individuals are clear of the MEP,
Authorized individual should attempt to operate the
normal operating controls to ensure the correct MEP
> Has been de-energized
> will not operate
The operating controls shall be returned to the neutral
or off position after the tryout testing.
If the equipment operates, it shall be shutdown and the
supervisor notified.
Mandatory LOTOTO sequence Step7
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9. Inspect and Restore
The authorised individual shall:
Visually inspect the area
> ensure that all tools have been removed
> guards and other safety devices are in place
Notify all affected individuals that power is to be
restored
Verify that all individuals are clear of the MEP
Remove all lockout devices and tags from energy
sources
Restore all isolating devices to the “On” position
Mandatory LOTOTO sequence Step9