Safety
Electrical Lockout Procedures
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Safety
LOCKOUT PROCEDURES MUST BE USED DURING:
MAINTENANCE HAZARDS INCLUDE:
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:
Changing or adjusting blades
Electrical maintenance
Unjamming operations
Retrieval of tools/parts from work area
Cleaning
Activities where guards or electrical
panel guard is open or removed
Mechanical repair
Blade contact
Missiles (thrown blades/wood chips)
Pinch points
Electrical
Kickbacks
Cut
Serious injury and death
Crush
Amputation
Blindness
Burn
Puncture
Shock
Electrocution