SOG 26-12 Lock/Tagout

Question 1

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

ensure lock out procedures whenever sources of (8)

Answer 1

-electrical
- pneumatic
-hydraulic
- gas
- water
- steam chemical
- mechanical energy
the zero energy state on the machinery or equipment being worked on

Question 2

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Definition- Lockout

Answer 2

The isolation of power and/or securing acontrol Device to machinery, equipment, Device of thing, which will secure it in the office or disconnected position with a lock/control Device

Question 3

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Definition- Lock/control device

Answer 3

a device that physically isolated a machine, equipment, Device or thing from it’s source of power, and can be secured and locked in the office or inoperative position

Question 4

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Definition- Tagout

Answer 4

the use of Danger- do not operate tags to warm and forbid others from operating or moving the tagged device and to indicate would is performing the work

Question 5

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Definition- Blanking off

Answer 5

all lines and systems, which may introduce hazardous materials into the workplace, shall be physically disconnected or blanked off. the blanks should be sufficiently strong to withstand the line pressure and not be susceptible to corrosion by material within the lines. experience has shown that valves, which are closed may leak. therefore, merely shutting off the valve is not adequate

Question 6

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

before de-energizing any equipment in order to lock it out, where possible, qualified ______, ________, __________, __________ should be summoned to determine energize industrial equipment

Answer 6

maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or millwright personnel

Question 7

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

consider the following (4)

Answer 7

• the amount and type of energy or hazards
• the method of controlling the main energy source
• stored or secondary energy that stays in the system after the main source is turned off. stored energy includes electricity in batteries and capacitors, volatile chemicals in piping systems or Pistons that move back and forth after the equipments power supply is turned off
• there may be more than one type of energy involved

Question 8

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Once a machine is turned off and has stopped moving,

Answer 8

the main disconnect switch must be opened and locked in the off position by placing a safety lock on the disconnect switch by person tasked with lockout

Question 9

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

once the switch has been locked out, a check must be made to ensure that the item is inoperable. attempt to

Answer 9

restart the machine using the machines normal starting procedures after cribbing is in place. if the item operational, contact the building manager to locate the proper disconnect switch. repeat the above steps

Question 10

26-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

After the switch has been locked out successfully, the person responsible tasked

Answer 10

for lockout must permanently fix a tag to the lock

Question 11

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

the person responsible tasked with the lockout must retain

Answer 11

the key for the lock while their lock is in place

Question 12

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

the lock can only be removed after

Answer 12

all work has been completed and equipment is safe and ready to operate

Question 13

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Only the person responsible tasked with eh lockout must shall

Answer 13

remove the lock, this responsibility must NOT be delegated

Question 14

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Equipment isolation (7)

Answer 14

• operate all energy isolating devices to ensure isolation from all energy sources
• close valves, disconnect main power and circuit breakers
• disconnect auxiliary power sources, or electrial, steam, hydraulic, pneumatic
• never pull a switch under load
• never remove a fuse instead of disconnecting
• in flowing liquid/solid applications, ensure that the blank outs are preformed
• eliminate or neutralize energy reactors by use of chock, wedges, blocking devices or elimination or secondary power source where necessary

Question 15

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Apply lockout/tagout devices

Answer 15

• attach a lock and tag to all energy isolating devices, switches and valves
• for equipment that cannot be locked out place a tag to energy isolation g device and assign personnel with a communication source to stand-by lockouts to ensure that machinery power supply is not inadvertently turned back on
• only standard BFES devices shall be used
• when lockout is used all involved services must attach their personnel lock to the lockout device. keys may be stored in a lock box to maintain control of the scene
• fill out identifying tags completely when possible including ; name, telephone number and department
• notify IC and or SO when lock out is complete

Question 16

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Control stored energy

Answer 16

• verify all moving parts are stopped and energy is locked out
• confirm shutdown with responsible party

Question 17

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Removing lockout (7)

Answer 17

• make sure the equipment does not pose a hazard before leaving the scene\
• notify IC and or SO of lockout removal
• confirm removal with responsible party
• confirm everyone in area that lockout is being removed
• each device must be removed by the person who put it on
• responsible party will apply their own locks before BFES lock is removed
• for elevator rescues, if there is no one available to hand over and the room is lockable remove the lock and locking device and replace these with a zip tie tied in the office position

Question 18

6-12 SOG Lock/Tagout

Documentation (3)

Answer 18

• names of staff applying locks or tags
• the names of maintenance staff on scene
• anyone responsible for removing the locks or tags