LOTOTO = Lock Out - Tag Out - Try Out
Before you begin: Everyone needs his own lock and tag (label), which can’t be removed by other persons. Inform all the persons who
are influenced by the procedure.
1
To block
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Localize all sources of energy (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic).
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Switch off.
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Take the relevant installation or process out of operation and lock it against reuse. You can do this by placing a
padlock or other blocking mechanism (Lock Out).
2
To mark
Attach a sign, label or sticker to the padlock or blocking mechanism to reveal the nature and the expected duration of
the work to other persons (Tag Out).
3
To check
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Check if the source of energy is switched off.
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Remove any remaining energy.
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Check that the installation or process is actually safe (Try Out).
Use personal protective equipment
Ensure you wear personal protective equipment (gloves, dust masks...).
Illuminance - sufficient lighting
•
A minimum illuminance of 200 lux is necessary
during usage, maintenance and installation.
•
Provide at the installation
(portable) emergency lighting in case of power failure
.
Electrical equipment, control panels, components and drive units
•
To operate control panels, there must be
at least 70 cm of free space.
•
Control panels must
always remain closed
. The key of the control panel must be in possession of an authorized
person. Only an electrically trained person (see above) shall carry out maintenance activities inside the control
panels.
•
The necessary measures must be taken by the user to keep out
rats, mice and other vermin from the control panels
.
•
If electrical equipment, control panels, components and drive units are damaged, the system must be stopped
immediately!
•
Electrical equipment, control panels, components and drive units should
never be sprayed with water or other
liquid!
•
Electrical equipment, control panels, components and drive units should
never be covered with any material.
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