Hyd-Mech S23P SERIES II, Manual

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3.1
SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
“Lock-out”, or “Lock-out Tag-out” are terms that refer to procedures taken to prevent the unexpected start-up, or other re-
lease of energy, by a machine, whenever anyone is required to remove or bypass safety guards or devices, or whenever
anyone is required to place part of his body in a hazard area.
In almost all jurisdictions, it is required that owners of industrial equipment establish and post lock-out procedures. Know
and use the lock-out procedures of your company or organization. In the absence, of such posted procedures, use the
following procedure.
LOCK OUT PROCEDURE
Whenever work is to be performed on a machine, which requires removal or bypassing of safety guards or devices, or the
placement of part of anyone’s body in a hazard area, the following steps shall be taken:
1. Operator shuts down the machine. The head must be lowered fully, or onto suitable supports, before any
hydraulic service is performed, to prevent the head from moving unexpectedly.
2. The supervisor in charge of the machine must be informed of the intention to Lock-out the machine.
3. The Main Power Disconnect Switch must be turned off, and locked in the off position by means of a padlock.
The key for this padlock must be kept by the person performing the work on the machine. If more than one
person is performing work on the machine, then a multiple lock hasp shall be used, and each person shall ap-
ply his or her own lock to the hasp.
4. Prior to starting any work on the locked-out machine, the supervisor shall attempt to start the machine to
ensure that the lock-out device provides adequate protection. Operating controls must be reset to the “off”
position after this test.
5. Work on the locked-out machine may now proceed.
The main power disconnect switch used for safety lockout purposes.
RESTORING MACHINE TO USE
After completion of all repairs or maintenance to the locked-out machine, it shall be restored to use as follows:
The person(s) who performed the work shall verify that all areas around the machine are safe, before the machine is
re-energized. No-one shall be permitted in un-safe areas around the machine. All guards and covers shall be properly
installed.
Each lock-out padlock shall be removed by the person who applied it.
After the lock-out padlocks are removed, and before the machine is started, the supervisor and all other employees who
use the machine, shall be informed that the lock-out has been removed. After notification is made, the machine may be
re-started.