DEFINITIONS
PERSONNEL & TRAINING
HAZARDOUS ENERGY
LOTO DEVICES
6 STEP PROCESS
100
A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, such as a circuit breaker or disconnect switch
What is an Energy isolating Device
100
An employee who has the appropriate technical background, has completed Lockout/Tagout Authorized Training, has successfully demonstrated that they know how to apply EC/LOTO, and who will perform the work on the system. This could include an electrician or other specialist with knowledge of the equipment.
What is Authorized Employee
100
____________ Energy:
-Relating to springs, rotating parts, etc.
____________ Energy:
•Can be found in capacitors and superconducting magnetic energy storage
What are Mechanical & Magnetic energy
100
Name this LOTO device:
What is Hasp
100
This step includes notifying all affected employees in the area that the equipment is going to be shut down and locked out.
Understand the problem: What needs to be fixed?
Plan: Are the proper tools available?
Prepare: Is the area clear and are warnings posted?
What is Step 1 Prepare for Shut Down
200
A type of key lock that is used for no other purpose in the facility/operation, having one key, and for which master keys are not available. Such locks are individually assigned (personal lock) to Authorized Employees, or can be obtained from a central repository of LOTO devices, where upon they become personal locks while in use by an individual. LOTO Locks are typically colored red.
What is Individual LOTO Lock
200
An employee who operates equipment that is being maintained or serviced under EC/LOTO, or an employee working in an area where the maintenance or servicing is being performed. This could include machine operators, janitors or any other worker whose job requires him/her to be in the area. Affected Employees are NOT authorized to perform EC/LOTO.
What is Affected Employee
200
___________
•Can be found in machinery or equipment parts that might descend, slide or fall if left unblocked
__________
•Relating to or operated by electricity – AC or DC
What are Gravity & Electrical
200
Names these LOTO devices:
What are Plug lock & Gate Valve lock
200
Step 2 is Shut Down of the Equipment.
Involve the _______ who normally shuts down the equipment.
If the work is being performed at a customer site, the ________ should shut down the equipment.
worker
customer
300
LOTO does NOT apply to _____________.
What is single source plug and cord equipment when the equipment is unplugged and under exclusive control of the person performing the work.
300
Every employee who will be in ___________ __________ to any machinery or equipment being worked on will be affected by Lockout/Tagout.
close proximity
300
_____________
•Involving, moved or operated by a fluid under pressure, either internal or external
_____________
•May be in cylinders, lines and pipes
_____________
•Can be hot or cold
What are Hydraulic, Pneumatic, & Thermal
300
name this LOTO device:
What is Fuse cover
300
This step includes: Remember to stand to one side when opening electrical disconnects in the event of electrical arc occurs.
What is Step 3 Isolate the Equipment
400
A key lock that is not assigned to an individual employee as an Individual LOTO Lock. This lock has only one key and master keys are not available. When a Group LOTO is used, this lock may be used to Lock Out individual Energy Isolating Devices or Energy Sources. This lock may be left on for durations of greater than one shift. This lock is unique within the facility and is to be used only for LOTO.
What is General LOTO Lock
400
_____________ ____________ is required when:
-There is a change in job assignment
-There is a change in energy control procedures
-Inspections indicate deviations in procedures
-Employer believes employee needs retraining
is required when:
-There is a change in job assignment
-There is a change in energy control procedures
-Inspections indicate deviations in procedures
-Employer believes employee needs retraining
What is Employee Retraining
400
___________
-Produced as a result of a chemical reaction
___________
-Water vapor kept under pressure so as to supply energy for heating or mechanical work
What are Chemical & Steam
400
Name these LOTO devices:
What are Circuit Breaker cover & Wall Switch cover
400
Step 4 is titled _____________.
Step 5 describes ways to relieve or disconnect residual hazardous energy that include:_________, _______, ______,_______.
What is APPLY LOCK OUT/TAG OUT DEVICES
and
What is:
Bleed Off all trapped pressure
Blank pipe flanges
Install ground wires to discharge electrical capacitors
Block or support elevated equipment
500
Must be used whenever you are performing service or maintenance on any machine where you or someone else could be injured by the unexpected startup or release of stored energy
What is LOTO
500
________________ ___________ must:
-Recognize hazardous energy sources including type and magnitude present in the work place
-Know the methods and means to isolate and control hazardous energy sources
-Perform an annual demonstration to show they know how to properly apply LOTO
What is Authorized Employees
500
These isolate energy so that ____________ or __________ of _____________ energy:
-Circuit Breakers
-Disconnect Switches
-Line Valves
-Block Valves
-Manually Operated Switches
What is transmission or release of hazardous
500
Name these LOTO devices:
What are Group lockbox & Ball Valve locks
500
This step has the technician ____________/___________ using testing equipment like voltmeters, thermometers, manometers, etc....
Verify isolation/Zero Energy