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LOCKOUT PROCEDURES
All employees will comply with these procedures. All equipment and/or circuits will be
locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation of
the equipment and/or circuits could cause injury to personnel. Do not attempt to operate
any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device bearing a lock.
Lockout Responsibility
The primary responsibility for the proper lockout of equipment and /or circuits on a
maintenance or repair project belongs to the project Supervisor and/or Foreman. How
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ever, this does not alleviate any sub-contracted maintenance or repair personnel from
insuring that proper lockout/tagout procedures are followed at all times. The Supervi
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sor and/or Foreman will insure that each employee is properly instructed in the safety
significance of lockout procedures.
Preparation for Lock-Out of Circuits and Equipment
In the following steps, when more than one individual is involved with the project and
required to lock out the equipment and/or circuits, each employee will place their own
personal lock on the energy isolating devices. A lock for each individual involved is the
preferred method for locking out energy sources. If this not feasible, the designated in
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dividual to the work crew (e.g. the project Supervisor or Foreman) with complete knowl
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edge of who is on the crew may be designated by the work crew as the individual re
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sponsible for carrying out all steps of the lockout procedure. That individual will inform
the work crew when it is safe to work on the equipment and/or circuits. Additionally,
the designated individual will not remove a crew lock until it has been verified that ALL
individuals are clear.
1. Notify all affected employees and customers that a lockout is required and the reason
for it.
2. If the equipment is in operation, after obtaining approval, shut it down by the normal
stopping procedures.
The following is an example of the minimum requirements for a lockout/tagout
procedure. Norfield strongly recommends that your company establish its own written
procedure. OSHA Regulation 1910.147 establishes a minimal lockout/tagout procedure
to assist employers in the development of their own Lockout Procedures
LOCKOUT PROCEDURES
