LATEEJAY NIGERIA LIMITED
Log-Out and Tag-out
Program
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FOR INFORMATION
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K. CAREW
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ISSUE PURPOSE
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APPR
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APPROVED BY: K. CAREW
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COMPANY APPROVAL:
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Table of Contents
1.Background 2
2.Training Requirements 2
3.General Requirements of the LOTO Program 3
Basic Requirements 3
4.Procedures for Lock-out and Tag-out of Equipment 3
5.Lockout of Power Sources 3
6.Cord and Plug Connections 4
7.Removing Locks and Tags and Restoring Power 4
8.Equipment Locks 5
9.Requirements for Removing Another Employee's Lock 5
Control of Second Key 6
Tags 6
Exceptions / Exclusions 6
Activity Hazard Analysis 7
Authorized Employee 7
Energy Control Device 7
Energized 7
Energy Source 7
Lockout 7
Other Employees 8
Primary Authorized Employee 8
Residual Power 8
Residual Pressure 8
Tag-out 8
Tag-out Device 8
Log-out Tag-out procedures shall be followed during maintenance and repair work on equipment connected to or containing mechanical, electrical, or other energy sources. The purpose of lockout Tag-out is to protect against damage accidental injury to personnel and property damage that could occur if the equipment accidentally became energized during the work.
The purpose of this program is to identify the procedures necessary to shut down and lock out or tag out machines and equipment where the unexpected energizing or start-up of the equipment or release of energy could cause injury.
Hazardous energy appears in the workplace in the form of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and thermal energy and includes chemical, water, steam and gaseous energy systems. Lockout/Tag-out procedures prevent the unexpected energization, start up or release of stored energy that could cause injury while working on equipment.
The program is applicable whenever employees (workers) install, repair, set up or service equipment or machinery, or if employees are required to remove or bypass a guard or safety device.
The program requires that employees receive training and requires that periodic inspections be conducted to maintain and enhance the program.
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