LOTO Procedures

Notify Employees

• Notify all affected employees what machine/equipment will be shutdown and locked out.

Review Procedures

• Ensure each person performing LOTO (authorized employee) understands the type and magnitude of the energy present, the associated hazards and the proper methods of control.

Shutdown Equipment

• If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure.

Disconnect & Isolate the Energy Source

• Disconnect/de-activate the energy isolating devices(s) so the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy source(s).

Lockout Controls

• Lockout and tag out the energy isolating device(s) as indicated in the specific instructions

Release Energy

• Release and/or dissipate any stored or residual energy as indicated in the specific instructions.

Try out

• Verify the energy source has been isolated as indicated in specific instructions

Inspect Equipment

• Check the equipment to ensure the components are operational.

Check Area

• Check the immediate area to ensure all employees have been safely positioned, and tools and any nonessential items have been removed.

Check Controls

• Verify that operating controls are off (not on).

Re-energize

• Remove the lockout device(s) and activate the energy isolating device(s) to re-energize the equipment.

Notify Employees

• Notify affected employees the servicing or maintenance is completed and the equipment is ready for use.

Startup Equipment

• Startup equipment and monitor for several operating cycles to ensure it is functioning properly.

Company Name:

Equipment ID:

Description:

Facility:

Location:

Date Created:

Person:

Date Revised:

Person:

Lockout Points (Picture of lockout points goes here)

Identify where the lock out points are located. (Picture of lockout points goes here)

Energy Source:

Device used to De-energize:

Location:

Method:

Try Out Check to Verify Equipment is De-energized: