The control of hazardous energy

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Lock out / Tag Out
The Control of Hazardous Energy

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Lock Out / Tag Out
• Prevent injuries from the accidental or inadvertent release of energy.
• Comply with Title 29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous
Energy.
• Basic premise = One person one lock.
• Personal lock must have the name of the owner, the company and a
contact phone number. Must be legible!
Purpose

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7 Steps of a Lockout
1.) Identify the energy sources and
proper procedures.
2.) Notify all affected personnel.
3.) Neutralize & secure all energy
sources.
4.) Test the energy source and apply
personal lock on de-energized
equipment / lock box.
5.) Perform work.
6.) Notify affected workers.
7.) Unlock and re-energize
equipment.

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Lock Out Paperwork - Header

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Lock Out Paperwork – Procedure Content

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Lock Out Paperwork – Sign Off Area

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Lock Out Paperwork – Major Work Cover
Page

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Lockout Modification Card
• When a lockout procedure has
been modified, the box will be
identified with this sign as shown
in the photo to the right.
• Check the lockout with your work
assignment.
• If you have questions contact
your mill representative or Plant
Protection.

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Lock Out Verification
•Steps for Verification
–Check that your work order is listed and/or your
assignment is described on or attached to the
procedure.
–Check that the paperwork has been properly
completed and signed.
–Confirm that the correct number of red equipment
locks has been used and the yellow seal tag is in
place (match the yellow seal tag to the paperwork).
–Look for any changes that have been made to the
original procedure.

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Lock Out Verification – Cont.
•Verify in the field - any of the following
ways:
–Follow the lockout procedure step by step.
–Have the lockout person/operator show you how
the lockout was performed.
–Have the operator “push the button” (after
clearing all personnel from harm’s way).
–Perform a visual check of your work area for
indications that energy is under control.
–Have a qualified person perform an electrical
check.

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Additional Information
• Personal locks shall be identified with the Employees Name,
and Company and phone number if other than SDW.
• No one is permitted to put on, or remove, another person’s
lockout lock.
• Personal locks are not to be left on the board when the
contractor is not present at the workplace.
• Contractors who neglect to remove their personal lock before
leaving will be recalled to the mill on their own time to remove
the lock.
• Notify your work contact when complete and personal
locks are removed.

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LOTO Issues & Reminders
•Never move to another job or location without
checking that the LOTO procedure covers the
new work.
•Make sure personal lockout locks are identified.
Legible.
•If your lockout procedure differs from SAPPI’s work
with your SAPPI contact or SAPPI Safety Reps to
combine and communicate the two methods.
•If there is ever a question STOP and get your
SAPPI representative involved.
•Verify!

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Questions we will ask your crews:
•How are you protected from this equipment starting
up?
•Where are you locked out? Show me.
•How do you know that the hazardous energy has
been controlled?
•How was that verified?

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Any Questions?