Safety
Electrical Lockout Procedures
Safety
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FAILURE TO LOCKOUT MAY RESULT IN:
TO CONTROL MAINTENANCE DANGERS:
Lockout procedures must be followed (see OSHA regulation 1910.147).
Never rely on machine stop control for maintenance safety (emergency stops, on/off
buttons, interlocks).
Do not reach into moving blades or feed systems. Allow all coasting parts to come
to a complete stop.
Electrical power supply and air supply must both be locked out.
Where established lockout procedures cannot be used (electrical troubleshooting or
mechanical dynamic troubleshooting), alternative effective protective techniques
shall be employed which may require special skills and planning.
Always follow safe operations practices in the workplace.
SAWMILL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE
Lockout procedures per OSHA regulation 1910.147, appendix A:
GENERAL
The following simple lockout procedure is provided to assist owner/operators in develop-
ing their procedures so they meet the requirements of OSHA regulation 1910.147. When
the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout may be used, provided the
owner/operator complies with the provisions of the standard which require additional
training and more rigorous periodic inspections. When tagout is used and the energy iso-
lating devices are lockable, the owner/operator must provide full operator protection (see
OSHA regulation 1910.147, paragraph (c)(3)) and additional training and more rigorous
periodic inspections are required. For more complex systems, more comprehensive pro-
cedures may need to be developed, documented, and utilized.
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