Lockout Device - If an energy source can be locked out a device that utilizes a lock to hold an energy isolating device in a safe position shall be used.
Locks
- Each site shall have the same type of lock as specified by our Company.
- Each lock used has a unique mark or identification tag on it that identifies the employee to whom the lock is assigned to.
- Are made available to all employees who are required to work on the machinery or equipment and shall be provided at the expense of our Company.
- Combination locks must not be used for lockout.
- Keys
If required by local regulatory requirements, our Company shall:
- Issue to each employee who is required or permitted to work on a machine a lock that is operable only by that employee's key or a duplicate key,
- Designate an employee to keep the duplicate key,
- Ensure that the duplicate key is accessible only to the designated employee,
- Ensure that the lock used has a unique mark or identification tag on it that identifies the employee to whom the lock is assigned, and
- Ensure that a logbook is kept to record the use of the duplicate key and the reasons for that use each time the duplicate key is used.
Tagout Device - If an energy source cannot be locked out with a lockout device then a tagout device shall be used. Tagout devices is a warning only level of protection and shall be weather and chemical resistant, standardized in color with clear written warning of hazardous energy; i.e. Do Not Operate, Do Not Start, Do Not Energize, etc. Each site shall have the same style of tags specified by our Company. Each tag will identify the employee who attached it.
- Tags
- Shall be made of non-conducting material,
- Shall be secured to prevent its inadvertent removal,
- Shall be placed in a conspicuous location,
- Shall state the reason the switch is disconnected and locked out,
- Shall show the name of the employee who disconnected and locked out the switch, and
- Shall show the date on which the switch was disconnected and locked out.
