Lockout Tagout Procedure
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RT-2 Operation and Service Manual
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.
Pre-Steps Before Lockout Tagout
Lockout Tagout Power
1.
Evaluate the equipment to fully understand all energy sources (multiple electrical
supplies, air supply and pressure, spring tension, weight shifts, etc.).
2.
Inform all affected personnel of the eminent shutdown, and the duration of the
shutdown.
3.
Obtain locks, keys, and tags from your employer’s lockout center.
4.
Turn off machine. See Chapter 2 for power down and power up procedures.
5.
Turn the disconnect switches on
ALL
electrical and frequency panels to the OFF
position. Then push the red tab to pop it out. Place a padlock through the hole.
Place your tag on the padlock, as per the tagout guidelines below. (see illustration
below).
Note:
When multiple people are working on the machine, each person needs to
have a lock on the handle in the extra holes provided.
Insert Lock into hole.
Turn Switch to the
OFF position
Lock and Tag out
