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OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard 1910.147(e) - Release from Lockout or Tagout

After the maintenance task is complete, the machines are supposed to be reenergized and restored to normal production operation. But, before that reenergization takes place, OSHA’s Lockout Tagout standard requires that, standardized procedures should be followed, to ensure that employees are not subject to an increased potential for injury. Section (e)(1) requires that when the maintenance task is complete, the work area should be examined and thoroughly checked to ensure that all the nonessential items, including guards, left-behind tools, parts, and materials, have been removed, and that the equipment is operationally intact to avoid any mishap. Section (e)(2) requires a check of the work area to ensure that all employees are safely positioned, and the affected employees are notified that the Lockout Tagout devices have been removed, and the machine is safely reenergized. Check OSHA Guidelines - https://www.safetylock.net/learn-lockout-tagout/osha-documentation/

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OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard: Application of Control 1910.147(d)(4)

The next element of the sequence is:

Lockout Tagout application: The isolating device must be locked and tagged out by the authorized employee using individual Locks and Tags. These Locks & Tags must be affixed to each energy isolating device to hold it in a safe or off position and physically prevent its operation. Tagout devices must be affixed in a manner that it indicates the movement of the isolating device from the safe or off position is prohibited. Moreover, when the Tagout device is used along with the Lockout device, capable of being locked out, the tag so attached must be fastened at the same point at which the lock would have been attached. Although the Tag is supposed to be attached to the equipment along with the isolating device, in cases where the tag cannot be directly attached to the energy isolating device, it shall be located as close as safely possible to the device. Making sure that it is easily visible to the employee working on the machine, or around the machine, to avoid any inadvertent energization. Check OSHA Guidelines - https://www.safetylock.net/learn-lockout-tagout/osha-documentation/

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OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard: Application of Control

Under section (a)(3)(i) of the Lockout Tagout standard 1910.147, the employers are required to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to Energy Isolating Devices, and to otherwise disable machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energization, start up or release of stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.

This section (d) of the Lockout Tagout standard, highlights the elements of the application of control of the established procedures.

The procedure shall cover the following elements and actions and it shall be done in the sequence mentioned below:

• 1910.147(d)(1): Preparation for shutdown.

• 1910.147(d)(2): Machine or equipment shutdown.

• 1910.147(d)(3): Machine or equipment isolation.

• 1910.147(d)(4): Lockout or tagout device application.

• 1910.147(d)(5): Stored energy.

• 1910.147(d)(6): Verification of isolation.

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OSHA Lockout Tagout 1910.147(c)(5): Lockout Tagout devices must be Substantial

Lockout Devices typically Locks, hold energy Isolation Devices in a safe, off or neutral position. They provide protection by preventing machines or equipment from becoming energized because they are positive restraints, consequently. They should be substantial enough to prevent their removal by an authorized person without the use of excessive force or special techniques.

Tags and their means of attachment constructed must be substantial enough to minimize the potential for them to be disconnected, lost or accidentally removed. Tag attachment means are further required to be attachable by hand, and equivalent in strength to a one-piece non-releasable, self-locking cable tie. To meet these requirements, environment tolerant nylon cable tie that has an unlocking strength of about 50 pounds is used for attaching tags.

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OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.147 - Definition of Hot Tap and & Normal Production Operations

Hot Tap:

As discussed in our previous post, OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2) does not apply to Hot Tap and Normal Production Operations.

Hot tapping, or pressure tapping, is the method of making a connection to the existing piping or pressure vessels without interrupting the servicing for air, gas, water, steam, and petrochemical distribution systems. This means that a pipe can continue to be in operation while maintenance or modifications are being done to it. Only if the employer demonstrates that

·   continuity of service is essential

·  shutdown of the system is impractical

·   documented procedures are followed, and special equipment is used which will provide proven effective protection for employees.

Normal Production Operation:

Certain tasks such as minor and repetitive adjustments are considered normal production operations when they are integral to the use of the equipment, and when they do not increase the risk of injury to employees.

So, OSHA Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147 (a)(2) does not apply to Hot tap and Normal Production Operations only when the employees working on it are considered to be SAFE.

Check OSHA Guidelines - https://www.safetylock.net/learn-lockout-tagout/osha-29-cfr-1910-147-explained/

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OSHA Standard 1910.147(b) Definition - Energy Isolating Devices

Energy Isolating Devices are the primary tool for providing protection under the standard. They are mechanisms that prevent the transmission or release of energy and to which locks and tags are applied. Isolating a machine or piece of equipment from an energy source means using energy isolating device to interrupt the flow of energy from the means of transmission of the energy to the machine.

They include:

-          A manually operated electrical circuit breaker

-          A disconnect switch

-          A manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can be disconnected from all ungrounded supply conductors

-          A line valve

-          A block or any similar device

But Push buttons, selector switches and other control circuit type devices are not considered as Energy Isolating Devices.

Check OSHA Guidelines - https://www.safetylock.net/learn-lockout-tagout/osha-29-cfr-1910-147-standard/

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Lockout Tagout Video: How to Install Lockout Devices?

Lockout Tagout products are designed differently for different applications. This ‘Do It Yourself’ video guides you to handle them easily.

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