Kval Commander III, Operation Manual

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Safety First!
KVAL Commander III Operation Manual
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Lockout Tagout Procedure
This policy is required by OSHA regulation 1910.147 and Cal OSHA’S SB198 ruling of July
1991.
Use the following lockout procedure to secure this machine while it is powered down. During a
lockout, you disconnect all power and shut off the air supply. Be sure to use the tagout guidelines
noted below.
To Lockout the This Machine
1.
Assess the equipment to fully understand all energy sources (multiple electrical sup-
plies, air supply and pressure, spring tension, weight shifts, etc.).
2.
Inform all affected personnel of the eminent shutdown, and the duration of the shut-
down.
3.
Obtain locks, keys, and tags from your employer’s lockout center.
4.
Disconnect power:
a.Turn the disconnect switches on the main electrical panel to the OFF position.
Then pull out the red tab and place a padlock through the hole. Place your tag
on the padlock, as per the tagout guidelines below. (see illustration below).
When multiple people
are working on the
machine, each person
needs to have a lock on
the handle in the extra
holes provided.
b.Turn the disconnect switch on the larger high-frequency panel to the OFF
position. Then pull out the red tab and place a padlock through the hole. Place
your tag on the padlock, as per the tagout guidelines below.