LOTO
What does Affected Personnel mean? (LOTO)
Company personnel contractors & temporary workers who operate machinery or equipment that may have to be locked out for maintenance or servicing and who work in an area with machinery or equipment subject to maintenance or servicing.
What is Heat Illness?
A serious medical condition resulting from the body's inability to cope with a particular heat load, and includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, heat rash, and heat stroke.
What does Authorized Personnel mean? (LOTO)
Company personnel, contractor and/or temporary employee that locks out machinery or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machinery or equipment. Personnel that are considered affected become authorized when their duties include performing servicing or maintenance covered under this section.
What are symptoms associated with heat stroke?
•Hot, dry skin (no sweating)
•Hallucinations
•Chills
•Throbbing headache
•High body temperature
•Confusion/dizziness
•Slurred speech
When do we need to LOTO?
Before any repairs, maintenance or service on equipment. Before any work that requires a person to place any part of their body in or near the point of operation.
What should you do if you notice a coworker feeling dizzy during a hot day?
Immediately move them to a cool or shaded area, CALL for help such as onsite first responders, encourage them to drink water slowly, loosen their clothing & monitor their condition closely.
What are " Long-term locks"?
Locks used on equipment that falls into the category of "long-term lockout”.
These locks will be silver padlocks or any type of padlock that does not in any way resemble
a regular lockout lock.
What are some tips to Avoid Heat Stress & Exhaustion
•Wear light-colored, loose-fitting, breathable clothing such as cotton, avoid non-breathing synthetic clothing.
•Gradually build up to heavy work & schedule heavy work during the coolest parts of day. •Take more breaks in shaded or a cool area.
•Drink water frequently. Avoid drinks with caffeine, alcohol, and large amounts of sugar.
•Eat lighter meals
•Monitor your physical condition and that of your coworkers.
True or False: All Locks must be the same color, shape and size?
False: The locks must be standardized in at least on of the following criteria: Color, Shape, or Size
How much water a day is recommended to drink to avoid heat stress?
To avoid heat stress, aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses (64-80 ounces) of water per day during hot weather, sipping throughout the day even if you don't feel thirsty, increase your intake if you are physically active outdoors.