Control Points
What is a lockout point?
Energy source control
First step before maintenance?
Shut down equipment
Leaving energy on?
Unsafe, common error
How often to inspect LOTO devices?
Before use & periodic
Equipment starts unexpectedly, what went wrong?
LOTO not applied correctly
True/False – Only electrical sources require LOTO.
False
What should be verified?
Zero energy
Sharing locks?
Not allowed
Why inspect locks & tags
Ensure proper function
Tag missing on control point?
Report & correct
Name one energy type to control.
Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical
How to test controls?
Follow procedure
Bypassing tags?
Safety violation
Who checks compliance?
Supervisor/EHS
You notice shared locks?
Remove & report
(Daily Double): Purpose of LOTO?
Prevent unexpected startup
Why follow written procedures?
Consistency & safety
Skipping verification?
Could cause injury
What’s documented in inspections?
Findings & corrective actions
Energy left in system, technician unaware?
Dangerous, fix immediately
Who authorizes removal?
Trained personnel
What is tagout?
Inform others not to operate
(Daily Double): Using wrong lock?
Ineffective isolation
Purpose of audits?
Continuous safety improvement
Why document near misses?
Prevent serious incidents