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Lockout / Tagout

“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 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 respect for Locks and Tags, wherever they appear.

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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 for getting this test right could be saving their own or somebody else’s life!

Only workers who have followed Lockout / Tagout and affixed their own locks and tags may work near hazardous energy.

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!

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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 allowing authorized Lockout / Tagout maintenance workers to successfully shut down and service machines.

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.

easons why employees must always comply with energy control procedures when machines shut down for maintenance and strictly follow Lockout / Tagout rules are strongly emphasized.

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.


#1 Also Available in French and Spanish
Let’s all follow Lockout/Tagout procedures The intention of this Safety Outline is to familiarize employees with the term “Lockout / Tagout “ 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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