Confirm that all employees and persons are safely located away from hazardous areas.
Lock out tag out tags must have.
When we talk about hazardous energy we mean any type of energy that can be released and might harm a person.
Lock out tag out loto.
The osha standard for the control of hazardous energy lockout tagout 29 cfr 1910 147 for general industry outlines measures for controlling different types of hazardous energy.
While this may be true for the united states it is not mandatory in europe.
Remove lockout tag out devices.
The lockout can also be done by a role such as the shift leader.
To remove locks and tags from a system that is now ready to be put back into service the following general procedure can be used.
When a tagout device is used on an energy isolating device which is capable of being locked out the tagout device shall be attached at the same location that the lockout device would have been attached and the employer shall demonstrate that the tagout program will provide a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by using a lockout program.
Workers must inspect the working area to ensure that all items have been removed from the equipment and that all covers and protection devices are back in place.
Release from lockout tagout.
By us federal regulation 29 cfr 1910 147 c 5 ii c 1 the tag must have an identification showing the name of the person doing the lock and tag.
Inspect the work area to make sure all tools and items have been removed.
There are also specific steps to complete after the work on the equipment has concluded and before the locks and tags are removed.