ENERGY CONTROL

ENERGY CONTROL

Definition Types of Energy Hazards of Energy Energy Control Equipment Safe Work Practices Contractors Summary and Quiz

DEFINITION

Procedure to completely shut down equipment, machinery, or systems to achieve a zero mechanical state.

Also called Lockout / Tagout To be used before adjusting, cleaning,

maintaining, or repairing equipment, machinery, or systems.

TYPES OF ENERGY

Electrical Mechanical

Gravitational Spring

Pressure Hydraulic Pneumatic Steam

HAZARDS OF ENERGY

Electrocution Burns

Chemical Electrical Thermal

HAZARDS OF ENERGY

Crushed under or between Cut or amputated by Struck by

ENERGY CONTROLEQUIPMENT Equipment Requirements

Durable, Standardized, Strong, User Identification

ENERGY CONTROLEQUIPMENT Locks Hasps Tags

Must be easy to read and understand

ENERGY CONTROLEQUIPMENT

Covers Chains, Poles, Posts, Rods

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

Locking and Tagging Testing or Trying Reactivation

LOCKING

Alert all affected Employees Turn off the Equipment, Machine, or

System Locate and Isolate all Energy Sources Place a padlock on the control switch, lever,

panel cover, or valve Attach a “Danger” Tag

TESTING

Test the control switch, lever, or valve Retest the controls until the equipment,

machine, or system does not activate Put Controls back in the “Off” or “Stop”

Position Verify electricity is locked out with a meter or

test lamp Drain material from pipes or hoses

REACTIVATION

Inspect the Equipment or System to ensure that all Components are in place

Remove and put away Tools Each Energy Control Participant is to remove

his or her own padlock Turn on Energy or Open Valves Notify the affected Employees when the

Equipment or System is ready for use

CONTRACTORS

Outside service personnel must follow the District’s lockout procedure

SUMMARY

When should lockout procedures be used? Who should perform the lockout operation? Where does the lockout and tag occur? What form(s) of energy is (are) to be shut out? How can this lockout operation be best

accomplished?