Kval DL-2, Instruction Manual

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Responsibility
It is the responsibility of each employee to maintain safe working conditions in his or her
area. Failure to understand and correctly follow this procedure is direct violation of
safety rules and regulations. Violations of this policy can lead to severe injury.
PROCEDURE
To lockout or tag out a piece of equipment, the following steps must be taken:
1. Assess the equipment to fully understand all energy sources (multiple electrical
supplies air and/or hydraulic pressures, spring tension, weight shifts, etc.)
2. Inform all affected personnel of the eminent shutdown, and the duration of the
shutdown.
3. Obtain lock and tags from employer.
4. Shutdown machine(s) by normal means, i.e., disconnect switch(s), air pressure relief
valve(s), on/off button, etc. NOTE: Control power switches do not serve as adequate
shutdown devices. The main source(s) of energy must be disconnected as well. Also,
ensure that all mechanically stored energy has been released, i.e., lifting booms
lowered to bottom of travel, carriages in “HOME” position etc., No one may remove a
tag or lock installed by someone else. Only the person who attached the tag or lock is
authorized to remove it.
5. Once the lock and tag is in place, the employee must try to operate the machine to
ensure all energy sources are defeated.
6. When maintenance or repairs are completed, the person that did the work must ensure
all tools, spare parts, test equipment, etc. are completely removed and that all guards
and safety devices are installed.