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Development and Implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
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The effective implementation of appropriate safety procedures during machine operation should proceed in multiple stages.
EHS Consulting assists in establishing and implementing procedures to minimize the risk of any contact between the body and hazardous energy. The goal is to prevent injuries to individuals.
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Contact
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Conversation
The second step is to understand the client’s needs and propose conditions
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Cooperation
The third step is to establish cooperation and start activities
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DETAILED DISCUSSION OF THE STAGES OF IMPLEMENTING LOTO PROCEDURE
Risk Assessment
Risk assessment must take into account incidents, all changes relevant to safety in design, changes in the facility, changes in work practices, changes introduced as part of research and development or trial orders, which may include changes in raw materials or products. In this case, a so-called zero audit at the client’s premises is necessary.
Identification of Hazardous Energy
Identification of hazardous energy – for each piece of equipment, all hazardous energies that may occur during routine work, as well as in non-routine situations, must be identified. Energy is considered “hazardous” if bodily contact can cause injuries requiring any form of treatment (first aid or other professional medical assistance) or significant pain lasting longer than a few seconds for an individual.
Hazardous energy (active and/or stored) typically includes:
- Mechanical hazards;
- Electrical hazards;
- Control systems and safety circuits;
- Thermal and radiation hazards;
- Chemical hazards;
- Pneumatic and hydraulic hazards;
- Combination of hazards or others.
Identification of Tasks
Identification of tasks – all tasks performed on or near this equipment must be identified. This includes:
- Routine tasks/actions;
- Non-routine tasks/actions, including activities performed during emergencies, breaks, etc.;
- Any foreseeable “unwanted” bodily contact with hazardous energy.
Proposal of Control Measures
Proposal of control measures – every area with identified potential bodily contact with hazardous energy or moving parts must be secured to prevent such contact (regardless of exposure, e.g., frequency of interventions, number of people, etc.). Considerations should include:
- Fixed guards;
- Movable guards with locks;
- Protection using video cameras or light curtains;
- Movable guards with locks;
- Protection using video cameras or light curtains;
- Functional safety;
- Lockout and tagging, including LOTO.
Remember that there are no universal procedures for the implementation of LOTO systems. Each machine requires an individual approach by individuals with knowledge and experience. EHS Consulting provides professional occupational health and safety services in Warsaw and online – call to learn more.
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF LOTO SAFEGUARDS?
- Safety padlocks.
- Valve locks.
- Electrical switch locks.
- Electrical plug locks.
- Operator control panel button locks (so-called emergency stop mushrooms).
- Locks for electrical disconnect switches type BM.
- Wall switch locks.
- Locks for pneumatic installations.
- Locks for gas cylinders.
- Universal lockout.
- Link locks.
- Group LOTO locks.
- Shackles and multilockout hasps.