CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY

Instructor:________________________

Why do accidents happen?Why do accidents happen?

Inattention Distractions Speed Training Procedures Poor Habits

TodayTodays objectivess objectives

Understand the purpose of LOTO programs (29 CFR 1910.147)

Learn what goes into a LOTO program Discuss hazardous energy, sources and

magnitudes Understand LOTO procedures/plans Select and apply LOTO devices and tags Be able to evaluate unique LOTO

situations

Purpose of loto

Approximately 120 fatalities and 15,000 disabling injuries each year

Occurred due to assuming a machine was safely turned off or that an energy source was correctly isolated

1. To prevent unexpected energizing or start-up of machines/equipment.

2. To prevent hazardous releases of stored and re-accumulating energy.

CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 1 program program basicsbasics

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ZES Key elementsZES Key elements

SS

Written ZES (Lock Out/Tag Out) ProgramIndividual Roles and ResponsibilitiesTraining and Education RequirementsPeriodic System Inspections

energy control programsenergy control programs

Specifically outline scope, purpose, authorization, standards and techniques for energy control

1. A specific statement of the intended use of your procedures

2. Specific procedures to shutdown, isolate, block and secure machines or equipment

3. Specific procedures to place, remove and transfer lockout/tagout devices

4. Assigning responsibility for lockout/tagout devices5. Requirements and procedures to test machines to

determine and verify effective lockout/tagout devices, and other energy control measures

Individual responsibilitiesIndividual responsibilitiesAuthorized employees who are charged with

the responsibility for implementing the energy control procedures and who will be performing the service or maintenance must know:

Hazardous energy sources Types and magnitudes of energy in the workplace Methods and means necessary to isolate and

control the energyAffected employees must know:

Purpose and use of energy control proceduresOther employees must:

Know energy control procedure in general Understand the purpose of the procedure and the

importance of not attempting to start up or use the affected equipment

TrainingTraining

Initial Training May vary according to

individual responsibilities Retraining

Job assignment changes New hazards, new equipment LOTO program changes Inadequacy in employee use

of LOTO procedures are identified

Periodic inspections

Annual Inspections Must be conducted annually to assure procedures

continue to be implemented properly Inspection must include a demonstration of the

procedures and may be implemented through random audits or planned visual inspections

Employer must certify in writing that the periodic inspections have been performed

Must be performed by an authorized employee other than the one using the energy control procedure

Inspection purposeInspection purpose

Ensure ZES program requirements are utilized

Correct deviations relating to procedures Assess person performing LOTO

procedures is following/understanding program requirements

Inspection documentationInspection documentation

Certification must identify: The equipment or machine being serviced The dates of inspection The employees included in the inspection The authorized employee performing the

inspection

Purpose of the inspection is to correct deviations or inadequacies and point out the good!

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CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 2 program program developmentdevelopment

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