2.6. Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
Only Authorized Employees are permitted to perform the LOTO Procedures.
This section is provided for reference only to familiarize operators with the
purpose of Lock-out/Tagout and the devices used.
Operators and/or other Affected Employees: Do not attempt to remove or
defeat the lockout devices or operate the machine while it is locked out.
2.6.1. What is Lockout-Tagout?
Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure to ensure that a machine is
safely shut off and cannot be powered up or operated while maintenance or
repair work is performed. During a LOTO event, Authorized service personnel
must install locking devices, including padlocks and warning tags, to the
machine's power controls, electrical plug or remote electrical disconnect switch
(see examples in Figure 2-10). The LOTO devices must only be removed by
the Authorized service personnel, once they determine that the work is
complete and the machine is safe to operate.
Figure 2-10: Examples of LOTO devices installed
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