Preparation for Lockout or Tagout Training Short

What is the very first step an authorized employee must take before applying LOTO devices?

Affected employees must be notified to prevent possible risks and allow them to clear potentially hazardous areas.

What should an authorized employee be mindful of regarding energy after the equipment is turned off?

The authorized employee should be especially mindful of the energy that can be stored or accumulated after a shutdown.

What does it mean to "verify the operation" of an energy isolation device?

The authorized employee or team leader will check that the device is correctly engaged and is completely de-energizing the equipment and isolating it from energy sources.

What must be done with hazardous stored or residual energy immediately after applying LOTO devices?

All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy must be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe, which includes activities like discharging capacitors or venting fluids.

What is the final step before starting work on locked-out or tagged-out equipment?

The authorized employee will verify that the machinery or equipment is actually isolated and de-energized before starting work on locked-out or tagged-out equipment.