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Prior to disassembly of the washer to access components, GE
Factory Service technicians are REQUIRED to follow the Lockout /
Tagout (LOTO) 6 Step Process:
Step 1
Plan and Prepare
Step 4
Apply LOTO device and lock
Step 2
Shut down the appliance
Step 5
Control (discharge) stored
energy
Step 3
Isolate the appliance
Step 6
“Try It” verify that the appliance
is locked out
Safety Requirements
Steel Toed Work Boot
Electrically Rated Glove and
Dyneema® Cut Resistant Glove
Keeper
Dyneema®Cut Resistant
Glove
Cut Resistant Sleeve(s)
Plano Type Safety Glasses
Brazing Glasses
Prescription Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses must be
ANSI Z87.1-2003 compliant
GEA Factory Service Employees are required to use safety glasses with side shields, safety gloves and
steel toe shoes for all repairs.