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2.
Verify the written energy control (shutdown/startup) procedure of the Autosampler III, make necessary
changes, supply the written procedure in the absence thereof, and send a copy of the procedure or
changes to an existing procedure to the FM safety manager for review.
3.
The supervisor or Lab manager shall notify all affected associates that a lockout or tagout procedure
is going to be utilized and the reason for that action. The authorized associate shall know the type and
magnitude of energy that the Autosampler III or equipment utilizes and shall understand the
hazards thereof.
4.
If the Autosampler III is operating, shut it down by the written energy control (shutdown) procedure
described in the manual for the Autosampler III.
5.
Operate the switch, valve or other energy-isolating device(s) to ensure that the equipment is isolated
from its energy source(s). Stored energy such as that in elevated machine members and air pressure
must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as repositioning, double blocking and bleeding
down, etc.
6.
Lockout and/or tagout the energy-isolating devices with assigned individual lock(s) or tag(s). Tags shall
indicate that the energy-isolated device(s) shall not be operated until after the removal of the tag.
7.
After ensuring that no personnel are exposed, and as a check on having disconnected the energy
sources, operate the "Start" button or other normal operating controls to make certain the equipment
will not operate.
8.
The equipment is now locked out and or tagged out.
15.4. Sequence to restore the Autosampler III to normal production operations
After servicing and/or maintenance is completed and the Autosampler III is ready for normal operation, check
the area around the Autosampler III to ensure that no one is exposed.
After all tools have been removed from the Autosampler III, guards have been reinstalled and associates are in
the clear, remove all lockout or tagout devices. Notify all affected persons that the lockout or tagout has been
removed. Operate the energy-isolating devices to restore energy to the Autosampler III, following the written
energy control (startup) procedure.
Reserved for certified engineers.
Operations to be carried out only by certified personnel.
