Lockout, Tagout Safety Guidance
Below is a quick guide to common safety issues and protocols. For more, download the PDF.
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Below is a quick guide to common safety issues and protocols. For more, download the PDF.
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To “lockout” means to secure an energy-isolating device in an off, close, or neutral position. Locking out is
intended to prevent the unexpected start-up or energizing of machinery and equipment during service and maintenance operations. Lockout devices include locks with keys or combination locks.Princeton Survey Research.
To “tagout” means to place a warning tag on a switch or other shut off device, which warns others not to
start the piece of equipment. Tagout should only be used with lockout, unless locking out the equipment is
impossible.
When most people think of power or energy, they think of electricity. But, there are many other sources of power and energy, including: mechanical, hydraulic (compressed liquid), pneumatic (compressed air), chemical, and thermal. supervisors.
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