Lockout / Tagout - Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation

appropriate, to determine whether energy present. Never rely solely on pressure or other gauges as
these may be defective and not give a true reading or indication. indication.
• SHIFT OR JOB CHANGE UNDER LOCKOUT PROCEDURE
When work cannot be completed within the same shift, or the worker is reassigned to another task,
the task requiring lockout will remain locked out by following the practices below:
(a) Notify immediate supervisor of status of task being worked on, and safety devices you have
attached.
(b) With immediate supervisor present. remove your locks. tags, etc. - DO NOT RE-ENERGIZE. If
gravity. being controlled. do not remove blocking, pins. etc
(c) Immediate supervisor will apply his departmental locks, tags. etc., and secure them to each
energy control device. disconnect, valve etc. that has been secured by your devices.
(d) Where machine/equipment/process logs are used, note should be made that the job assignment
was not completed, and the control devices have been changed over to those of the department.
(e) Upon assignment of another worker to complete the task, steps (a) through (d) should be
followed by the supervisor removing his departmental control devices and worker applying his
personal control devices as applicable.
(f) When the changeover has been completed, this should be noted in the appropriate machine/
equipment/process log.
• REMOVAL OF LOCKOUT
Before removing lockout at the completion of a job assignment, certain steps must be followed before
restoring energy to the machine/equipment/process. Such as:
• Readying the work area
• Readying the personnel
• Readying the operation
• READYING THE WORK AREA
At the completion of the maintenance/repair task, check the work area for tools/machine parts etc,
that may have been left where they could interfere with the proper operation of the
machine/equipment/process, or present a hazard to personnel.
Replace safety guards/devices where these were removed to perform the task.
• READYING THE PERSONNEL
Check work area for any personnel who may be in hazardous locations, and remove them from the
area. Inform operator, and all other personnel in the affected area of the intent to re-energize the
machine/equipment/process.
• READYING THE OPERATION
After checking the work area as indicated above, check that all operating controls are in the OFF
position. If blocking/pinning was used, and energy is NOT required to remove the same, remove
blocking and pinning. Remove your lockout devices, except for the DO NOT START tag at the
operator's control console/panel/station. Restore energy to the machine/equipment/process as
appropriate.
As required, contact qualified person (operator etc.) to perform machine specific start-up
procedure(s).
Verify your repairs/task by observing operation through one cycle. Replace any remaining safety
guards/devices BEFORE removing the DO NOT START or similar tag from the operator's control
console/panel/station.
Notify operator that task has been completed and that machine/equipment/process has been returned
to his control.