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Lockout / Tagout
Lockout / Tagout is a safety topic that is imperative to all types of industries, such as;
Construction,
Customer Service,
Driving,
Food/Package Goods,
General Service,
Health Care,
Home Safety,
Hospitality,
Industrial /Manufacturing,
Municipalities,
Office Safety,
Pharmaceutical/Bio Science,
Retail,
School Bus,
Truck Driving,
Utilities and
Warehousing
'Lockout / Tagout' refers to procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected startup of machinery and equipment due to the release of hazardous energy during maintenance activities. Energy is not just electrical and the written material identifies many other sources that might cause unexpected equipment movements. To prevent such a happening, the topic information clarifies and lists how authorized workers must lock or tag machinery before performing maintenance. Rules for machinery operators make clear that the only safe approach to locked and tagged equipment is a strict 'Hands-Off' routine for everybody. This training approach is primarily designed to strengthen employee deference for Locks and Tags, wherever they appear.
'Lockout / Tagout' refers to procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected startup of machinery and equipment due to the release of hazardous energy during maintenance activities. Energy is not just electrical and the written material identifies many other sources that might cause unexpected equipment movements. To prevent such a happening, the topic information clarifies and lists how authorized workers must lock or tag machinery before performing maintenance. Rules for machinery operators make clear that the only safe approach to locked and tagged equipment is a strict 'Hands-Off' routine for everybody. This training approach is primarily designed to strengthen employee deference for Locks and Tags, wherever they appear.
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- # S1111
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But I'm a Wizard at taking shortcuts!
Locks and tag warnings should always be respected and NEVER removed from equipment, except by the person who put them there. This statement makes so much sense, it shouldn’t need explaining…BUT IT DOES. Study our 8 simple rules to ensure workers understand and follow them to prevent unexpected machinery or equipment start-ups. If in doubt, check it out!
- # 2037
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Lockout / Tagout - The safe way to avoid the release of unwanted hazardous energy.
Here employees learn 'safe ways' to prepare a machine for maintenance and recognize how dormant energy sources can remain in a machine disconnected from a power source. The hazard safety procedures included will give machine operators confidence in the company’s Lockout / Tagout rules specifically designed for the safety of everybody in the workplace.- # 224
- Available in: English
Work safely...Locks are there to protect you.
Warnings and safety rules are set out here in a simple, concise way. The emphasis in the Outline focuses on understanding and obeying them, especially when equipment is being serviced. Make sure employees really understand the plant's Lockout/Tagouts procedures are there for their safety and that danger lurks everywhere, if not respected.- # 180
- Available in: English
Was it really an accident?
Everyone is sorry it happened but if locks and tag rules had been respected…??? This Outline emphasizes, that stupidity or carelessness is never an excuse when dealing with hazardous energy sources. The information contained here about a company’s maintenance control programs, together with rules for the affected workers, is priceless. Only fools break safety rules.- # 150
- Available in: English
If it's locked and tagged - Stay Clear.
This is a down-to-earth summary that asks many questions and provides answers about Lockout / Tagout rules and hazardous energy control procedures. If employees cannot correctly answer these questions they need further safety training as the big prize when getting this test right could be saving their own or somebody elseï¾’s life!- # 119
- Available in: English
Lockout/Tagout rules means DON'T TOUCH.
Risk should never be part of the job and won’t be if ALL the rules are followed. The focus of this topic explains why employees must STEER CLEAR of factory equipment that is locked and tagged out. Many warnings are included; all intended to protect employees. Remember, ONLY authorized workers are allowed to touch!- # 91
- Available in: English
Respect Locks and Tags. They prevent injuries.
Knowing how to correctly follow a Lockout / Tagout plan is very similar to navigating through fast running river rapids. You respect it and take NO chances The strict, step-by-step rules show why tags and locks MUST be respected only allowing authorized Lockout / Tagout maintenance workers to successfully shut down and service machines.- # 69
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Control of Hazardous Energy
Tell employees why Locks and Tags mean 'Hands Off'. The directions offered here are intended to help authorized 'Lockout / Tagout' operators and machine operators work together safely. Reasons why employees must always comply with energy control procedures when machines shut down for maintenance and strictly follow Lockout / Tagout rules are strongly emphasized.- # 1
- Available in: English, French, Spanish
Let's all follow Lockout/Tagout procedures
The intention of this Safety Outline is to familiarize employees with the term ﾓLockout / Tagout ﾓ and the various company rules that apply. The theme highlights certain illustrations that include an example showing that even disconnecting a power switch may not make a machine completely safe. This is a good introduction for immature industrial workers.
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