Lock it out!
“I don’t need a lock to protect me.” “I’ve done this a hundred times
before, I haven’t been hurt yet.” “It will only take a second, nothing is
going to happen.” “Do you think I’m stupid enough to get hurt?” “Why
don’t you pick on someone who has a real safety problem?” These are
some of the reasons people neglect to use their Lockout Tagout.
This training session is intended to give you
general information about Lockout Tagout
requirements as they affect you and your coworkers.
What is energy?
When we talk about energy we cover a huge range
of items. Energy is most often thought of as
something that powers something else. Kind of
like electricity powers your lights or an engine powers your car.
These are great examples of energy but
it gets much deeper than that. Energy
can be as simple as a car up on a jack
or as complicated as a nuclear reaction.
You don’t need to know the science
about the energy or what causes or
creates the energy you just need to
know of its presence and the process to
isolate it.
How do we isolate & contain energy?
Lockout tagout is a process that was created to isolate & contain energy.
Some energy can be contained by simply turning off a switch, but some
other types of energy may require more thought and additional steps. To
stop energy from reaching a light bulb, you simply turn the switch off. But
this doesn’t work if the energy may be gravity causing something to fall.
This example would require blocking and bracing in addition to locking out
the source of power.
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It’s the right thing to do, and it’s the law…….
OSHA regulation require all energy sources be isolated before working
on, adjusting lubricating, clearing, or entering a machine*
Why? Because machines can hurt and kill
people! Even those who have worked the same
job for many years have experienced life
changing alterations due to machine accidents.
Indiana OSHA specifically states a tag alone is
not a source of protection. A lockable source
must be used to prevent accidental start- up.
Even if you think you have done everything right you can
still be hurt!
With machinery becoming more complex and automated every day, a
machine can have several functions that start automatically by timing or
by proximity. Even if the power is off, these switches can release stored
energy you forgot to look for. This brings us to our last step called “tryout”. Before beginning work, go through the entire machine and try to
start them. You may be surprised what moves!
Helpful information to help you be successful
 Almost every machine has more than one energy source.
 Authorized employees have training and understand and follow
lockout tagout procedures without fail.
 Affected employees do not lock and tagout, however they may be
affected by the machine being out of service.
 Always be sure the area is clear of people, tools and debris before
re- energizing a machine
 If you do not understand or have and comments or questions
regarding lockout tagout procedures, equipment or energy
sources, contact your supervisor or safety representative
immediately!
Remember your body is no match to the power and strength of even the
smallest & simplest machines. A machine doesn’t need to think, it uses
patience to get its victims.
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Lock- it!
Safety Quiz
T or F
Energy can be something as simple as a car on
a jack or as complicated as a chemical reaction.
T or F
Isolating energy is the purpose of Lockout
Tagout?
T of F
A locked and tagged machine can not start- up
automatically or hurt you?
T or F
Lockout tagout is optional?
T or F
I use Lockout Tagout every time at work and at
home?
Employee Name _______________________________________
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