CONTROL OF

HAZARDOUS ENERGIES
LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT
 HAZARDOUS ENERGY
The energy stored that if released may cause a serious
accident or physical damage
defined by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
as: any electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, chemical,
nuclear, thermal, gravitational, or other energy that can
harm people
Some energy sources are obvious, such as electricity, heat
in a furnace, or something that might fall. Others may be
hidden hazards such as air pressure in a system or a tightly
wound spring
 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGIES

Purpose:
- To ensure person who work on or around
hazardous energy sources are aware of controls
to prevent injury or accidents.
 TYPES OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY

Electrical
Chemical
Kinetic
Thermal Radiation
Pressure
 TYPES OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY WITH RISK

Kinetic
Crushing of body parts
Amputation
Entanglement
 TYPES OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY WITH RISK

Thermal Radiation
Burns hot/colds
Fire
Eye injuries
Skin cancer
 TYPES OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY WITH RISK

Pressure
Punctures
Secondary injuries
Bends air blockage in the bloodstream
Physical hazards flying particles
 LOCKOUT - TAGOUT
Lockout The placement of a lockout device on an energy
isolation device. This ensures that the energy isolating
device and the systems it controls cannot be accidentally
operated
Tagout- the place of a tagout device on an energy isolation
device to indicate that the isolation device and the system
being controlled may not be operated until the tagout
device is removed.
 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Any equipment able to store hazardous energy must have

lockout and tagout capability

Only trained and authorized persons can perform lockout

tagout

A lockout- tagout device cannot be removed on behalf of

another person, unless an approved transfer procedure has
taken place.
 SITUATIONS REQUIRING THE USE OF
LOCKOUT- TAGOUT
Whe servicing maintaining or repairing mechanical
equipment where parts could create a safety hazard.

When working on pipelines that carry hazardous chemicals

(e.g. high pressure, toxic, corrosive, etc.)

On electrical circuits and systems where a high risk of

electrical shock exist.

Where other hazardous energies exist that may cause injury.

If intentionally released during service or maintenance.
 TAGOUT
Tagout alone is permitted only in circumstances where a
lockout device cannot be used.

Seek approval from your supervisor before commencing

any work on equipment that cannot be locked out.

It is your responsibility to remove your tag or lock prior to

closeout of the work permit.
 TAGOUT REQUIREMENTS
A tag may only be removed by the person who attached it
A tag should never be bypassed, ignored or defeated.
A tag must be able to withstand the environmental
conditions
A tag must be securely attached so it is not inadvertently
defeated
A tag must only be transferred when ownership has to be
changed for a task
The new owner must affix his tag with all relevant details and
ensure the work permit shows the same details.
 LOCKOUT-TAGOUT REQUIREMENTS
Always follow the site lockout and tagout rules to control
hazardous energies

Use only approved locks and tags

A lock or tag may only be removed by the person who

applied it

Always use a multiple lockout class in case others need to

lockout
 LOCKOUT TAGOUT
REQUIREMENTS
Only one key to one lock

Where a machine or its supporting equipment are to

be worked on all relevant must be used

Where piped systems or exhaust ducting is to be

worked on, then the system owner must sign off the
permits
 SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Abandoned locks
Change of shift
Multiple workers