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Denver Transit Partners Traction Electrification Systems

Lockout/Tagout Program

Steve McColl
8/25/2014

TABLE of
CONTENTS

PURPOSE ..........................................................................................................................
....... 1
SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................
....... 1
APPLICATION ...................................................................................................................
....... 1
General ....................................................................................................................................................
............1
Responsibilities.......................................................................................................................................
...........1
Written Energy Control Procedures
.................................................................................................................1
Exclusions ...............................................................................................................................................
...........2
ENFORCEMENT ...............................................................................................................
........ 2
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................
........ 2
PROTECTIVE MATERIALS AND HARDWARE
....................................................................... 3
INSPECTIONS ...................................................................................................................
....... 4
Routine Inspections
...........................................................................................................................................4
Periodic Inspections
..........................................................................................................................................4
TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
........................................................................................ 5
Initial
Training....................................................................................................................................................
.5
Employee Retraining
.........................................................................................................................................5
Record
Keeping..................................................................................................................................................6
OUTSIDE PERSONNEL (CONTRACTORS, ETC.)
.................................................................. 6
GENERAL PROCEDURES
....................................................................................................... 6
Energy Isolation
.................................................................................................................................................6
Notification of Employees
.................................................................................................................................6
Tagout ......................................................................................................................................................
...........7
Preparation for Lockout or
Tagout...................................................................................................................7
Sequence of Lockout Tagout System Procedures
.........................................................................................7
Restoring Machines or Equipment to Normal Production Operations
........................................................8
Procedures Involving More Than One Person
................................................................................................8
Basic Rules for Using Lockout or Tagout System Procedures
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 Removal of Lockout or Tagout Device by Others
..........................................................................................8
GROUP
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT................................................................................................... 9
SHIFT OR PERSONNEL
CHANGES...................................................................................... 10
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
................................................................................................ 10
APPENDIX A – GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES
........................................... 12
APPENDIX B – SUMMARY OF GROUP LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
............................................. 14
APPENDIX C – EXAMPLE OF A COMPLEX LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROCEDURE............... 15
APPENDIX D – RECORD KEEPING FORMS
........................................................................ 17
Appendix D1 – Training Certification
............................................................................................................ 17
Appendix D2 – Equipment Lockout Work Plan
............................................................................................ 18
Appendix D3 – Periodic Inspection of Energy Control Procedures
.......................................................... 20
Appendix D4 – Exchange of Lockout/Tagout
Program............................................................................... 21
APPENDIX E –LOCKOUT/TAGOUT EMERGENCY REMOVAL PROCEDURE
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 PURP
OSE
The purpose of this program is to ensure effective implementation, operation, and
recordkeeping of a DTC lockout/tagout program in compliance with 29 CFR
1910.147 (effective January 2, 1990).

SC
OP
E
The provisions of the Lockout/Tagout Program shall apply to anyone requesting work
on the Denver Eagle commuter rail right of way (ROW), traction power substations
(TPSS) and related facilities and operations. As used in this program, the terms
“employee” and “personnel”.

APPLICATION
General

This program applies to the operation, construction and maintenance in proximity of

lines and/or equipment in which the unexpected energization of the lines and/or
equipment, could cause injury or death to employees. This program establishes
minimum performance requirements for the control of such hazardous energy.
Responsibilities
Each department head is responsible for conducting a hazard assessment of his/her
area of control to determine whether the lockout/tagout program applies to the
processes and equipment in his or her area. Departments are responsible for adopting
and implementing this Lockout/tagout program. Employees are responsible to observe
safety practices contained in the Lockout/Tagout program and to point out unsafe
conditions to their supervisor.
Written Energy Control Procedures
The supervising department shall develop, document, and use Lockout/tagout
procedures to control potentially hazardous energy before workers perform
construction/maintenance activities covered by the Lockout/Tagout Standard. This
may be accomplished by using the “Equipment Lockout Work Plan” form in Appendix
D.
These written equipment specific procedures must identify the information that the
authorized employee(s) must know to control electrical energy, during construction or
maintenance. If this information is the same for equipment or if other means of logical
grouping exists, then a single energy control procedure may be sufficient. If there are
other conditions, such as multiple energy sources, different connecting means, or a
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particular sequence that must be followed to shut down the machine or equipment, then
the supervising department must develop separate, equipment specific, written energy
control procedures to protect the employees (See Appendix C for sample
Lockout/Tagout procedures).

Exclusions
1. Work on cord and plug-connected electric equipment for which
exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or startup of the
equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from its
single energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control
of the one and only employee performing the servicing;
2. Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities,
which take place during normal production operations, if they are routine,
repetitive, and integral to the use of the equipment, provided that the work
is performed using alternative measures which provide effective
protection, and;
3. Hot tap operations involving transmission and distribution systems for
substances such as gas, steam, water, or petroleum products when they
are performed on pressurized pipelines, provided that the supervising
department demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Safety Coordinator,
Department of Radiological and Environmental Management, that (1)
continuity of service is essential; (2) shutdown of system is impractical;
and (3) documented procedures are followed, and special equipment is
used which will provide proven, effective protection for employees.
4. Testing or positioning of machines, equipment, or components thereof
following the sequence outlined in 29 CFR1910.147(f)(1).

ENFORCEM
EN T
Failure to follow the DTC TES Lockout/Tagout Program can result in life threatening or
serious injury situations. Failure to lockout or tagout or otherwise not follow the
Lockout/Tagout procedures will result in disciplinary action up to and including
discharge.

DEFINITI
ONS
Affected employee - An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a
machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under
lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such
servicing or maintenance is being performed.

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Authorized employee - A person who locks or implements a tagout system
procedure on machines or equipment to perform the servicing or maintenance on
that machine or equipment. An authorized employee and an affected employee
may be the same person when the affected employee’s duties also include
performing maintenance or service on a machine or equipment, which must be
locked, or a tagout system implemented.
“Capable of being locked out” - An energy-isolating device will be considered to
be capable of being locked out if either it is designed with a hasp or other attachment
or integral part to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, or if it has a locking
mechanism built into it. Other energy-isolating devices will also be considered to be
capable of being locked out if lockout can be achieved without the need to dismantle,
rebuild, or replace the energy-isolating device or permanently alter its energy control
capability.
Energized - Connected to an energy source or containing residual or stored energy.

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Energy-isolating device - A mechanical device that physically prevents the
transmission or release of energy, including, but not limited to, the following: a
manually operated electrical circuit breaker; a disconnect switch; a manually operated
switch by which the conductors and, in addition, no pole can be operated
independently; a slide gate; a slip blind; a line valve; a block; and any similar device
used to block or isolate energy. The term does not include a push button, selector
switch, and other control circuit-type devices.
Energy source - Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, thermal, or other energy.
Lockout - The placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device, in
accordance with an established procedure, ensuring that the energy-isolating device
and the equipment being controlled cannot be operated until the lockout device is
removed.
Lockout device - A device that utilizes a positive means such as a lock, either
key or combination type, to hold an energy-isolating device in a safe position
and prevent the energizing of a line or equipment.
Normal operation - The utilization of equipment to perform its intended function.
Construction and/or maintenance - Workplace activities such as constructing,
installing, setting up, adjusting, inspecting, modifying, and maintaining and/or servicing
machines or equipment. These activities include lubrication, cleaning or unjamming of
machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes, where the employee
may be exposed to startup of the equipment or release of hazardous energy.
Setting up - Any work performed to prepare a machine or equipment to perform its
normal production operation.
Tagout - The placement of a tagout device on an energy-isolating device, in
accordance with an established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device
and the equipment being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is
removed.
Tagout device - A prominent warning device, such as tag and a means of attachment,
which can be fastened securely to an energy-isolating device, in accordance with an
established procedure, to indicate that the energy-isolating device and the equipment
being controlled may not be operated until the tagout device is removed.

PROTECTIVE MATERIALS AND HARDWARE

The supervising department shall provide locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks,
adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware for isolating, securing, or
blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.
Lockout devices and tagout devices must be singularly identified and the only device(s)
used for controlling energy, and shall not be used for other purposes. In addition
lockout and tagout devices shall also be:
 Durable - Lockout and tagout devices shall be capable of
withstanding the environment to which they are exposed for the
maximum period of time that exposure is expected
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  Standardized - Lockout and tagout devices shall be standardized in at least one
of the following criteria: color, shape, or size; and additionally, in the case of
tagout devices, print and format shall be standardized.

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  Substantial
 Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent removal without
the use of excessive force or unusual techniques, such as with the use of
bolt cutters or other metal cutting tools.
 Tagout devices, including their means of attachment, shall be
substantial enough to prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. Tagout
device attachment means shall be of a non-reusable type, attachable by
hand, self-locking, and non- releasable with a minimum unlocking strength
of no less than 50 pounds having the general design and basic
characteristics of being at least equivalent to a one- piece, all-
environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.
 Identifiable
 Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the date
installed and the identity of the employee(s) applying the device(s).
 Tagout devices shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machine
or equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the
following: “Do Not Start”, “Do Not Open”, “Do Not Energize”, or “Do Not
Operate”.
 Approved by REM - Only lockout devices and tagout devices approved by the
Department of Radiological and Environmental Management (REM) shall be used.

Routine Inspections
INSPECTIONS
The supervising department shall continually monitor employee performance with
regard to compliance with this program and shall correct any deviations or
inadequacies observed.
Periodic Inspections
At least annually, supervising departments shall conduct a periodic inspection. This
periodic inspection shall include:
1. A separate review of each written energy control procedure. This will
ensure that the procedures are adequate to provide the necessary
protection and to identify what changes, if any, are needed.
2. Observing the implementation of an energy control procedure(s).
An authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control
procedure being inspected shall perform the periodic inspection.
The employee performing the periodic inspection does not have to observe every
authorized employee implementing the energy control procedure on the machine or
equipment on which he or she is authorized to perform servicing and maintenance.
The inspector participating in the review needs to:

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 1. Observe a representative number of such employees
while they are implementing the procedure and
2. Talk with all other authorized employees even though they
may not be implementing the energy control procedure.
This review may be completed in one or more meetings in
which all authorized employees (as well as affected employees
when tagout is used) will be in attendance to review the
specific energy control procedures.
Where lockout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a
review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee’s
responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.
Where tagout is used for energy control, the periodic inspection shall include a
review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of
that employee’s responsibilities under the energy control procedures being
inspected.
The supervising department shall certify in writing that the periodic inspections have
been performed. The certification shall identify the machine or equipment on which
the energy control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the
employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection. The
inspection certification shall be maintained on file in the supervising department. See
Periodic Inspection of Energy Control Procedures form in Appendix D.

Initial Training
TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
The supervising department shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and
function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the
knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of energy
controls are acquired by employees. Training shall include the following:
1. Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of
applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the
energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means
necessary for energy isolation and control.
2. Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of
the energy control program.
3. All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area
where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed
about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to
restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or
tagged out.
4. Supervising departments shall maintain a current list of authorized
employees. A copy of the list of authorized employees shall be forwarded
to the Safety Coordinator, Department of Radiological and Environmental
Management.
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Employee Retraining
Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there
is a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes
that presents a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedure.

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Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection reveals,
or whenever the supervising department has reason to believe, that there are
deviations from, or inadequacies in the employee’s knowledge or use of the energy
control procedures.
The training shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised
control methods and procedures, as necessary.
Record Keeping
The supervising department will maintain all Lockout/Tagout records. These
records must include:
 Certification that employee training has been accomplished and is being
kept up- to-date. The certification shall contain, as a minimum, each
employee’s name and dates of training and a training summary. A copy of
the training record shall be provided to Safety Coordinator, REM. A
sample training record form is appended.
 Specific written lockout/tagout procedures for equipment/machines
covered by the program (see “WRITTEN ENERGY CONTROL
PROCEDURES” Section).
 Completed Periodic Inspection of Energy Control Procedures
forms for this equipment/machinery conducted annually (see
“PERIODIC INSPECTIONS” Section and Appendix D3).
 Any completed Exchange of Lockout/Tagout forms (see “OUTSIDE PERSONNEL”
Section and Appendix D4).

OUTSIDE PERSONNEL (Contractors, etc.)

Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the
scope and application of this procedure, the supervising department and the outside
employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.
The supervising department shall ensure that his/her personnel understand and
comply with restrictions and prohibitions of the outside employer’s energy control
procedures. Use the Exchange of Lockout/Tagout Program form in Appendix D.

Energy Isolation
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Implementation of lockout or the tagout system shall be performed only by
authorized employees.
Notification of Employees
Affected employees shall be notified by the supervising department or authorized
employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices.
Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed
from the machine or equipment.
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Tagout
OSHA has determined that lockout is a more effective means of ensuring the de-
energization of equipment; it is the preferred method. However, OSHA recognizes
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used where the energy control device cannot accept a lock. If the energy isolating
device is capable of being locked out, the standard requires that a lockout be used
unless the employer can demonstrate that tagout will provide “full employee protection,”
(“Tags Plus”) – i.e., a level

of protection that is equivalent to lockout. Refer to “Responsibilities” Section for

clarification of responsibilities in making this determination.
After November 1, 1994, whenever replacement, major repair, renovation, or
modification of a machine or equipment is performed, and whenever new machines or
equipment are installed, energy isolating devices for such machines or equipment must
be designed to accept a lockout device.
When tagout systems are used, employees shall also be trained in the following:
1. Tags are, essentially, warning devices affixed to energy-isolating
devices, and do not provide the physical restraint on those devices that is
provided by a lock.
2. When a tag is attached to an energy-isolating means, it is not to be
removed without authorization of the authorized person responsible for it,
and it is never to be bypassed, ignored, or otherwise defeated.
3. Tags must be legible and understandable by all authorized
employees, affected employees and all other employees whose work
operations are or may be in the area, in order to be effective.
4. Tags and their means of attachment must be made of
materials, which will withstand the environmental conditions
encountered in the workplace.
5. Tags may evoke a false sense of security, and their meaning
needs to be understood as part of the overall energy control
program.
6. Tags must be securely attached to energy-isolating devices so that
they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.
Preparation for Lockout or Tagout
Make a survey to locate and identify all isolating devices to be certain which switch(s),
valve(s) or energy-isolating devices apply to the equipment to be locked or tagged out.
More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical, or others) may be involved. See
“Equipment Lockout Work Plan” in Appendix D.
Sequence of Lockout Tagout System Procedures
1. Notify all affected employees that a lockout or tagout system is going
to be utilized and the reason therefore. The authorized employee shall
know the type and magnitude of energy that the machine or equipment
utilizes and shall understand the hazards thereof.
2. If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the
normal stopping procedure (depress stop button, open toggle switch,
etc.).

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 3. Operate the switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device(s) so that
the equipment is isolated from its energy source(s). Stored energy
(such as that in springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels,
hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, water pressure, etc.) must be
dissipated or restrained by methods such as repositioning, blocking,
bleeding down, etc.
4. Lockout and/or tagout the energy-isolating devices with
assigned individual lock(s) and/or tag(s).
a. After ensuring that no personnel are exposed, and as a check
on having disconnected the energy sources:
b. Operate the push button or other normal operating
controls to make certain the equipment will not operate.
5. If the equipment may be operated from a remote station or computer
control system the authorized employee MUST verify that the
equipment will not start remotely.
CAUTION: Return operating control(s) to “neutral” or “off” position after the test.
6. The equipment is now locked out and/or tagged out.
Restoring Machines or Equipment to Normal Production Operations
1. After the servicing and/or maintenance is complete and equipment is
ready for normal production operations notify the affected employee(s)
and check the area around the machines or equipment to ensure that no
one is exposed.
2. After all tools have been removed from the machine or equipment,
guards have been reinstalled and employees are in the clear, remove all
lockout and tagout devices. Operate the energy-isolating devices to
restore energy to the machine or equipment.
Procedures Involving More Than One Person
In the preceding steps, if more than one individual is required to lockout or tagout
equipment, each shall place his/her own personal lockout device or tagout device on
the energy-isolating device(s). When an energy-isolating device cannot accept
multiple locks or tags, a multiple lockout or tagout device (hasp) may be used. If
lockout is used a single lock may be used to lockout the machine or equipment with
the key being placed in a lockout box or cabinet which allows the use of multiple locks
to secure it. Each employee will then use his/her own lock to secure the box or
cabinet. As each person no longer needs to maintain his or her lockout protection,
that person will remove his/her lock from the box or cabinet (see “Group
Lockout/Tagout” Section).
Basic Rules for Using Lockout or Tagout System Procedures
All equipment shall be locked out or tagged out to protect against accidental or
inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel. Do not
attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device where it is locked
or tagged out.

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Removal of Lockout or Tagout Device by Others
Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each Disconnect
switch/Circuit breaker by the employee who applied the device.
Exception: The supervisor of an employee may remove a lockout or tagout device
provided a documented procedure is followed. At a minimum, this procedure shall
include, but not be limited to, these actions by the supervisor:
1. Verification that the authorized employee who applied the device is not on site;
2. Making all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to
inform him/her that his/her lockout or tagout device has been
removed; and
3. Ensuring that the authorized employee has this knowledge
before he/she resumes work on the site.

For additional information or clarification regarding removal of lockout or tagout by

others, contact the Safety Coordinator at Radiological and Environmental
Management. See “Lockout/Tagout Emergency Removal Procedure” in Appendix
E.

GROUP LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
When servicing and/or maintenance is performed by a crew, craft, department or
other group, a procedure shall be utilized which affords the employees a level of
protection equivalent to that provided by implementation of a personal lockout or
tagout device.
Group lockout shall be utilized where complex Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) operations
involve many employees and numerous energy- isolating devices. In such situations
the supervising department may designate a primary authorized employee, with the
primary responsibility for a set number of employees working under the group LO/TO
device(s). The primary authorized employee must implement and coordinate the
LO/TO of hazardous energy
sources and verify that the steps taken, in accordance with the specific written energy
control procedure, have in fact isolated the machine or equipment effectively from the
hazardous energy sources. This must be accomplished before authorized employees
participating in the group LO/TO affix their personal lockout device to the group LO/TO
box and before performing servicing/maintenance activities.
In addition to the primary authorized employee, each authorized employee
participating in the group LO/TO must be informed of their right to verify the
effectiveness of the lockout measures. Each authorized employee must be allowed
to personally verify that hazardous energy sources have been effectively isolated, if
they so choose. An authorized employee, who opts to verify the effectiveness of the
isolation measures, must perform this verification after affixing his or her personal
lockout device to the lock box and before performing servicing/maintenance
activities.
Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group
lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism before he or she begins
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work, and shall remove those devices when he or she finishes working on the
machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.

It is imperative that each authorized employee understands the hazards of

the work and how to control the hazards. Furthermore, it is required that
authorized employee(s) have knowledge regarding the type and magnitude
of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the procedure
to be used to control the hazardous energy.
Note: “Authorized Employee” designation does not mean that the employee
is able to safely lockout and tagout all machinery and equipment of the
employer. Employee is authorized on machinery and equipment on a case
by case basis as ability and knowledge dictate.

SHIFT OR PERSONNEL
CHANGES
Specific procedures shall be utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the
continuity of lockout or tagout protection. This shall include provision for the orderly
transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming
employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-
up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy.
Whenever work is being performed, under group LO/TO, outside the normal shift or
working hours a primary authorized employee must be present at all times. When
changing shifts the supervising department may, through an orderly transfer,
designate a new primary authorized employee. This new primary authorized
employee must attach their personal lockout device to the group LO/TO box before
the previous primary authorized employee removes their lockout device. The
primary authorized employee will assume the responsibilities previously described.
Whenever work is performed over a period of time and is not continuous, the primary
authorized employee shall walk through the affected work area(s) to verify effective
isolation prior to beginning work. It is not sufficient for the primary authorized
employee(s), to merely review tests in a job briefing and to rely on a locked box.
Rather, each applicable energy isolation device must be verified to assure effective
energy isolation.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
For additional information regarding this procedure, contact the Safety
Coordinator, Department of Radiological and Environmental Management, CIVL,
B173B (ext. 41425).
Acknowledgement is made to Iowa State University Environmental Health and Safety
for its permission to use the “Equipment Lockout Work Plan” form, the “Periodic
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Inspection of Energy Control Procedures” form, and the “Exchange of Lockout/Tagout
Program” form included in Appendix D of this document.

APPENDICIES

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 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT: General
Procedures for Employees
Preparation for Lockout or Tagout
Make a survey to locate and identify all isolating devices to be certain which switch(s),
valve(s)
or other energy-isolating devices apply to the equipment to be locked or tagged
out. More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical, or others) may be
involved. Consult the written, machine-specific lockout procedure for the
particular machine or equipment being locked or tagged out.
Sequence of Lockout or Tagout System Procedures
1. Notify all affected employees that a lockout or tagout system is
going to be utilized and the reason thereof. The authorized employee
shall know the type and magnitude of energy that the machine or
equipment utilizes and shall understand the hazards thereof.
2. If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the
normal stopping procedure (depress stop button, open toggle switch,
etc.).
3. Operate the switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device(s) so that
the equipment is isolated from its energy source(s). Stored energy
(such as that in springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels,
hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be

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 dissipated or restrained by methods such as repositioning, blocking,
bleeding down, etc.
4. Lockout and/or tagout the energy-isolating device(s) with assigned individual
(locks) and/or tag(s)
5. After ensuring that no personnel are exposed, and as a
check on having disconnected the energy sources:
a. Operate the push button or other normal operating
controls to make certain the equipment will not operate.
b. If the equipment may be operated from a remote station or
computer control system the authorized employee MUST verify
that the equipment will not start remotely.
CAUTION: Return operating control(s) to “neutral” or “off” position
after the test.
6. The equipment is now locked out and/or tagged out.

Restoring Machines or Equipment to Normal Production Operations

1. After servicing and/or maintenance is complete and equipment is
ready for production operations, check the area around the
machines or equipment to ensure that no one is exposed.
2. After all tools have been removed from the machine or equipment,
guards have been reinstalled and employees are in the clear, remove
all lockout and tagout devices. Operate the energy-isolating devices to
restore energy to the machine or equipment.

Procedures Involving More than One Person

In the preceding steps, if more than one individual is required to lockout or tagout
equipment, each shall place his/her own personal lockout device or tagout device on
the energy-isolating device(s). When an energy-isolating device cannot accept
multiple locks or tags, a multiple lockout or tagout device (hasp) may be used. If
lockout is used, a single lock may be used to lockout the machine or equipment with
the key being placed in a lockout box or cabinet which allows the use of multiple locks
to secure it. Each employee will then use his/her own lock to secure the box or
cabinet. As each person no longer needs to maintain his or her lockout protection,
that person will remove his/her lock from the box or cabinet.

Basic Rules for Using Lockout or Tagout System Procedures

All equipment shall be locked or tagged out to protect against accidental or

inadvertent operation when such operations could cause injury to personnel. Do
not attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device where it is
locked or tagged out.

Additional Information
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For additional information regarding this procedure, contact the Safety
Coordinator, Department of Radiological and Environmental Management,
B713 CIVL, (ext. 41425).

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT:
Summary of Group
Lockout/Tagout
Primary Authorized Employee Definition:
Individual designated by the supervising department with the primary
responsibility for a set number of employees working under the group LO/TO
device(s).

Responsibilities
The primary authorized employee must:
1. Implement and coordinate the LO/TO of hazardous energy sources.
2. Verify that the steps taken, in accordance with the specific written
energy control procedure, have in fact isolated the machine or
equipment effectively from the hazardous energy sources.

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 a. This must be accomplished before authorized employees
participating in the group LO/TO affix their personnel lockout
device to the group LO/TO box and before performing
servicing/maintenance activities.
3. Inform each authorized employee participating in the group LO/TO
of their right to verify the effectiveness of the lockout measures, and
allow each authorized employee to personally verify that hazardous
energy sources have been effectively isolated, if they so choose.
a. In addition to the primary authorized employee, An authorized
employee, who opts to verify the effectiveness of the isolation
measures, must perform this verification after affixing his or her
personal lockout device to the lock box and before performing
servicing/maintenance activities.
4. Provide for an orderly exchange of group LO/TO with a new primary
authorized employee when work continues over multiple shifts.
5. Whenever work is performed over a period of time and is not
continuous, the primary authorized employee shall walk through the
affected work area(s) to verify effective isolation prior to beginning
work.

LOCKOUT/
TAGOUT:
Example of a Complex Lockout/Tagout
Procedure
Energy Control Procedure for
Machine Name:
System Name:
Machine Code:
Location:

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SPECIAL NOTES: This equipment utilizes a 480-volt transformer input to produce a
high voltage on the collector grids of the precipitator. A system of keyed interlocks
is provided to prevent personnel from approaching high voltage parts while in
operation. These locks are installed on the main circuit breaker, manway doors,
and high voltage disconnect/grounding switch. Entrance into the precipitator or
precipitator hoppers will require a confined space entry permit and
lockout/tagout of items 6-14.

Energy Control Devices Needed:

Locks, Hasps, AC Tester, Grounds

Lockout/Tagout procedure:

Notify all affected individuals and proceed as follows. Notify management in the
event of any abnormal situation.

1. Boiler must be shut down by normal operating procedures, check with

operators to be sure precipitator is ready to be shut down and have
operators shut down the precipitator.
2. Open, lockout and tag switch “Electrostatic Precipitator #1” on Motor Control
Center – F
(MCC-F).
3. Open, lockout and tag switch “Precipitator Hopper Vibrator 1A” on MCC-F.
4. Open, lockout and tag switch “Precipitator Hopper Vibrator 1B”on MCC-F.
5. Precipitation Hoppers:
a. If work is to be done inside the precipitator or hoppers,
vacuum must be pulled on hoppers and breaching cleaned prior
to entry. Complete steps 6 thru 14, and complete confined
space entry permit forms and procedure.
b. If work is outside of precipitator and hoppers, skip to step15.
6. Open, lockout and tag switch “ Forced Draft Fan No. 1” on Sub-l
7. Close, lockout and tag 125# Main Steam Salve on # 1 Forced Draft Fan
Turbine.
8. Close, lockout and tag 15# Main Steam Valve on # 1 Forced Draft Fan
Turbine.
9. Open, lockout and tag switch “Induced Draft Fan No. 1” on Sub-l.
10. Close, lockout and tag 125# Main Steam Valve on # 1 Induced Draft Fan
Turbine.
11. Close, lockout and tag 15# Main Steam Valve on # 1 Induced Draft Fan
Turbine.
12. Open, lockout and tag “Overfire Air Fan No. 1 Electric” on MCC-C.
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13. Close, lockout and tag 125# Main Steam Valve on Overfire Air Fan No. 1
Turbine.
14. Close, lockout and tag Main Natural Gas Valve for Boiler # 1
Gas Burners on operating floor.
15. Test controls to verify that all energy has been removed and
unit is in a zero energy state.
16. Operate key sequence interlocks to open the precipitator doors.
17. Check to see that grounding switch has operated correctly
and that the high voltage grid is grounded.
18. Using high voltage gloves, place a grounding cable set from
building ground to high voltage buss on top of precipitator, connecting to
the high voltage buss last.
19. Complete work or task with caution and double check work or
the adjustment completed.
20. Clear area of tools and equipment; notify all affected
employees of impending re-start of equipment or machine.
21. Remove lockout/tagout devices and grounding sets using high
voltage gloves and re-energize switches and valves.
22. Notify operators and supervisor of completion of work, to allow
equipment to be placed back in service.

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROGRAM: Training
Certification

Department:
Training Date(s):
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The following individuals have been trained in the provision of the DTC TES
Lockout/Tagout program.
(Check All That Apply)

NAME (PRINTED) SIGNATURE AU THO RI ZE D AF FE CTE D O THE R

Attach outline of training topics and materials used (videos

and etc.). Trainer:

Supervisor:
Distribution: Original to Department
Copy to REM, CIVL, B173

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROGRAM: Equipment
Lockout Work Plan

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Equipment: Location:
Work Scope:
Contact Person:

Lockout Checklist

Complete an Equipment Lockout Plan

Identify all energy sources
Notify affected employees
The equipment has been removed from service
The equipment has been isolated
Apply lockout devices
Reduce equipment to a zero
energy state Test and Verify
equipment isolation Perform Task
Notify Supervisor when equipment is available for service
Return all lockout devices to proper storage
Lockout
Points
Hazard Action Required Lock # Name Lock On Lock Off

Lockout
Points

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 Hazard Action Required Lock # Name Lock On Lock Off

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 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
PROGRAM:
Periodic Inspection of Energy Control
Procedures
This form is used to inspect energy control procedures for the following
equipment/machines:
Basic Information: (Complete/Compare with Existing Energy Control
Procedures)

Department: Building: Date:

Location/Area:

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 Inspector:
Authorized Employee(s) Involved:

Other Employees Affected:

Service/Maintenance Activities Requiring Lockout/Tagout:

Review the current lockout/tagout procedures and indicate whether procedures are
satisfactory. Any procedures marked NO must be explained under
Comments/Deficiencies below.
a. Control Methods: Satisfactory? Yes NO
b. General Review of Responsibilities and Procedures: Satisfactory? Yes NO
c. Energy Identification: Satisfactory? Yes NO
d. Lockout Device: Satisfactory? Yes NO
e. Energy Release Methods: Satisfactory? Yes NO
f. Lockout Steps: Satisfactory? Yes NO
g. Comments/Deficiencies:

Certification:
This energy control procedure is adequate (or modified as noted above). The
inspector has reviewed appropriate responsibilities with the Authorized
Employee(s). Tag limitations were inspected and appropriate affected employees
included in this review where tagout devices are used.

Inspector’s Signature: Authorized Employee’s

Signature:

Date: Date:

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROGRAM:
Exchange of Lockout/Tagout
Program

The lockout/tagout standard requires that the department exchange energy control
procedures with outside employers who service and/or maintain Purdue
equipment/machines that require lockout/tagout. This form is used to notify both
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 parties that they must comply with the restrictions and prohibitions of those
procedures. It should be completed by the departmental contact person in conjunction
with the outside employer’s representative. The exchange of information must occur
before service/maintenance activities begin. If Purdue employees will also be working
on this equipment or in surrounding areas, attach this to the Energy Control
Procedures form.

I. Identification of Outside Employer:

Name:

Phone:

Address:
Project Name/Equipment:
II. Check here to indicate that energy control procedures for the
equipment/machine have been exchanged.

Comments:
III. After comparing the two Lockout/Tagout programs, note
any additional restrictions/prohibitions below:

IV. Affected Personnel (listed below) shall understand and

comply with these differences. (Printed Name)

(Signature)

V. Acknowledged acceptance of the provisions of this form:

Outside Employer Representative:

(Signature) (Date)

Purdue Departmental Contact:

(Signature) (Date)

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROGRAM:
Lockout/Tagout Emergency Removal
Procedure

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 Physical Facilities Procedure for Removal of Lockout/Tagout
(LO/TO) Device by Personnel Other Than Maintenance Worker
Who Applied It
THIS PROCEDURE SHOULD ONLY BE USED IN AN
EMERGENCY TO PROTECT LIFE, LIMB, AND PROPERTY!
(See “Enforcement” Section for disciplinary action for failure to comply.)
Preface
The Maintenance Worker who attached the LO/TO device should always be the first person
contacted. If contacted, the Maintenance Worker will be the person to decide if it is possible to
safely remove the LO/TO device. If able to respond, the Maintenance Worker will be the
person to remove the lock. When determining if the situation warrants an emergency
designation and if after-hours response or overtime is required to perform the work, the
Maintenance Worker will follow their respective departmental guidelines and consult with their
supervisor as appropriate.

During Working Hours

1. Attempt to contact the Maintenance Worker who applied the LO/TO device from
the contact information on the Lock Out tag.
2. If the Maintenance Worker who applied the LO/TO device cannot be reached, attempt to
contact
the Maintenance Worker’s supervisor. The Maintenance Worker’s shop is listed on the
LO/TO tag. The name of the supervisor can be found using Purdue Telephone Directory or
the Physical
Facilities Organizational Charts at this link:
3. If the Physical Facilities Supervisor cannot reach the Maintenance Worker who applied the
LO/TO
device, the supervisor will decide if the LO/TO device should be removed and what
work is necessary to put the equipment or system into a safe condition to do so.
4. If the LO/TO device is removed without the knowledge of the Maintenance Worker who
applied it,
that worker must be notified that the LO/TO device has been removed prior to resuming
work on campus.

After Working Hours or On Weekends

1. Attempt to contact the Maintenance Worker who applied the LO/TO device from information
on the
LO/TO tag and Purdue Directory.
2. If the worker cannot be reached, call Purdue Police Department to have the Physical
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Facilities 1
responder contact the person requesting removal of LO/TO device to receive the name,
department and shop of the Maintenance Worker who applied the LO/TO device.
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3. From that information, the Physical Facilities 1 responder should attempt to contact the
Maintenance Worker who applied the LO/TO device.
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4. If the worker cannot be reached by the 1 responder, then the Supervisor of the Maintenance
Worker who applied the LO/TO device should be contacted.
5. The Supervisor should attempt to contact the Maintenance Worker who applied the
LO/TO device to determine if the LO/TO device should be removed and what work is
necessary to put the equipment or system into a safe condition to do so.
6. If the Maintenance Worker cannot be reached, the Supervisor should decide if it is possible to
safely remove the LO/TO device and whether to do so. If the supervisor decides to have the
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 device removed, the Maintenance Worker must be notified of the LO/TO device removal prior
to
resuming work on campus.

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