Atlas APEX-10, Installation & Operation Manual

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Additional Information 56 Apex-10 / Apex-10H
Lockout and Tagout Procedures
Please refer to ANSI Z244.1
Purpose: This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for lockout of
energy sources that could cause injury to personnel by the operation of the lift.
All employees and/or operators shall comply with the procedure.
Responsibility: The responsibility for seeing that this procedure is followed is
binding upon all owners, employees and lift operators. All owners, employees
and operators shall be instructed in the safety signifi cance of the lockout
procedure by the owner, supervisor or appropriate personnel. Each new or
transferred affected employee or operator shall be instructed by appropriate
personnel in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.
Preparation for Lockout: Employees authorized to perform lockout shall be
certain as to which switch, valve, or other energy isolating devices applies to
the lift. More than one energy source (electrical, mechanical, or others) may
be involved. Any questionable identifi cation of sources shall be cleared by
the employees, their supervisors, or appropriate personnel. Assure that job
authorization has been obtained before lockout commences.
Sequence of Lockout Procedure
• Notify all affected employees and operators that a lockout is required and
the reason therefore;
• If the lift is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure (such
as assuring the disconnect switch is off);
• Operate the switch, valve, or other energy isolating devices so that
the energy source(s) (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and other) are
disconnected or isolated from the lift;
• If it is a lockable device, lockout with an assigned individual lock. If it is
not a lockable device, replace with a dummy device and tag accordingly.
If more than one individual is required to lock out the lift, each shall place
their own personal lock on the energy isolating device(s);
• Adequately label or tag the lift stating not to operate or tamper with the
tag or label;