LOCKOUT AND TAG OUT

 

LOCKOUT AND TAG OUT

CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY: -

 

LOTO is called Lock out tag out .lock out and tag out is one type of safety producer to control hazards.

LOCK OUT: -

 

This is locking method it uses to isolate energy…

 

TAG OUT: -

 

This is one type of sin board to indicate problem in working area

 

FORMS OF ENERGY: -

 

1.     ELECTRICAL ENERGY: -

 

Electrical Panels, Generators, Lighting System, etc…

 

2.     MECHANICAL ENERGY: -

 

(The Energy of moving parts)….Flywheels, Blades, Fans, Conveyor belts etc…………

 

3.     POTENTIAL ENERGY: -

 

Suspended Loads, Compressed air, Electrical Capacitors, Accumulate Bulk Goods, Coiled Springs, Chemical Reactions, Changing States etc……

 

4.     HYDRAULIC ENERGY: -

 

Presses, Rams, Cylinders, Cranes, Forklifts etc.

5.     PNEUMATIC ENERGY: -

 

Lines, Compressed Tanks, Tools, etc…………

6.     THERMAL ENERGY: -

 

Steam, Hot Water, Fire, etc…..

 

7.     CHEMICAL ENERGY: -

 

Flammable Materials, Corrosive Substances, Vapor etc…….

 

 HAZARDS: -Improper or failure to use lockout –Tag out procedures may result in

 

1.     Electrical shock…

2.     Skin burns….

3.     Fires & explosions…

4.     Eye injury…

5.     Chemical exposure…

6.     Lacerations & Amputation……

7.     Chemicals releases……

8.     Death….

 

LOTO PROCEDURE: -

 

1)  Locate Work area

2)  Identify Equipment (machinery, electrical and others.)

3)  Identify all energy sources

4)  Determine lock out methods.

5)  Monitoring what is going.

6)  Verify Zero stage energy

7)  Restore energy

8)  Maintain record