Lockout/Tagout Procedures: Difference between revisions

From Appalachian State University Policy Manual
>Mcnaneym
No edit summary
>Deaskc
Line 1: Line 1:
Policy 303.14
Policy 303.14
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
You may copy this page's source to start a new policy page. Be sure to remove or overwrite the examples. Second level headings should NOT be altered.
 
This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout and/or tagout of electrical disconnects, liquid, gas and steam valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems or other energy sources. It shall be used to ensure that machines or equipment are stopped and isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources, and locked out and/or tagged out before employees perform any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.


== Scope ==
== Scope ==

Revision as of 17:08, 9 June 2011

Policy 303.14

Introduction

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout and/or tagout of electrical disconnects, liquid, gas and steam valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems or other energy sources. It shall be used to ensure that machines or equipment are stopped and isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources, and locked out and/or tagged out before employees perform any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.

Scope

Definitions

Definition phrase or word

Definition summary


Policy and Procedure Statements

Example policy 1

Example policy 2

Additional References

Authority

Contact Information

Effective Date

Revision Dates