LOCKOUT TAGOUT (LOTO)

Awareness Training Program

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Updated 6/29/04 by SN

Objectives:

• Be able to– Identify sources of energy– Recognize LOTO signs– Understand policies and your

responsibilities

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Identifying Sources of Energy• There are different sources of energy

available on campus:– Mechanical/Electrical

• i.e. elevator– Compressed Gas– Thermal

• i.e. Steam

• If any maintenance work is required, DO NOT ATTEMPT to fix. Contact the Facilities Department at x 4588.

• Otherwise, you can submit a work order using the College web page.

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Definitions• Authorized Employees are the only ones

certified to lock and tagout equipment or machinery. Authorized Employees are designated and receive extensive training. – NYMC Employees who are not designated and

trained are not authorized employees.

• Affected Employees are the people who usually operate the machines or equipment for which lockout or tagging out is sometimes necessary– i.e: person who goes to use an elevator.

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Policies and Procedures• LOTO is used to ensure that work can

be performed safely on machinery/equipment without risk of sustaining injury due to re-energization.

• When LOTO is used, someone’s safety or life is on the line.

• The person who applies the lock/tag is the ONLY person who can remove it. – NEVER remove a lock or a tag, even if it has

been there for several weeks!

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Recognize LOTO Signs• A lock or tag is used

to indicate that the equipment or energy source should not be turned on or activated.

• If you see something similar to this picture…DO NOT TOUCH!!

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Why should we adhere to LOTO?

• OSHA predicts that compliance with the lockout standard would prevent:– 140 fatal accidents a year– 50,000 LOTO-related injuries

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ResponsibilitiesFollow NYMC policies and procedures at all times

Recognize and report any unsafe conditions

It’s YOUR safety, take ownership!8