What is Lockout Tagout? Lockout Tagout is a systematic safety procedure, that involves turning off the energy supply or moving mechanisms of industrial machinery and equipment while maintenance work or repairs is being carried out. This procedure protects workers from potential accidents and prevents damage to machinery. Why should I introduce a Lockout Tagout Programme? Every year thousands of workers are killed or injured while performing maintenance and repairs. Every company has a legal obligation to ensure that ALL energy sources are switched off and ‘locked out’ while machinery or equipment is being serviced. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1992 Regulation 19 – Isolation from sources of Energy states: “Every employer shall take appropriate measures to ensure that reconnection of any energy source to work equipment does not expose any person using the equipment to any risk to his health and safety [and that]…work equipment is provided with suitable means to isolate it from all its sources of energy.” How do I introduce Lockout Tagout into my workplace? Develop an understanding of Lockout and then formulate a written procedure Identify those machines that require ‘locking off’ Identify the energy sources for those machines Choose suitable Lockout equipment Document the procedures for each machine Train all employees Create an overview of why Lockout Tagout is important Provide a walking training tour of the machines that require Lockout Give a practical demonstration of how to use Lockout equipment Distribute copies of Lockout manuals on training and procedures Implement the programme & Equip Employees Publicise the Lockout start date – get the relevant people enthused Provide appropriate Lockout equipment to each employee or for each machine Ensure you also supply storage – no point in buying it then losing it! Review and Improve Encourage monthly feedback from staff on how the new programme is working Work with the relevant staff on any improvements that might be required Introduce Lockout as a discussion point in Management meetings What do I need to get started? Understanding Lockout and developing procedures The first thing to do is ensure that you have a good understanding of Lockout Tagout procedures. Nothing beats practical experience so try and contact someone in a similar business that is already operating a Lockout Programme. If you can’t find someone then try one of our Lockout Tagout training DVDs as it’s the next best thing!

Lockout/Tagout DVDs Choose from 9 basics steps to Lockout Tagout and Lockout for life   Lockout Safety Signs Identify machines that require Lockout   Lockout ‘A’ Boards Clearly identify ‘locked out’ areas

Training employees Create a clear and concise training plan that educates employees and outlines their responsibilities and that of their colleagues.

Locking off Training Booklets Ideal for distributing to staff   Lockout Wallchart Step-by-step guide to lockout procedures   Permit-to-work forms Help promote safe working

Provide the right equipment to the right employees Provide staff with their own Lockout Tagout kit and make them responsible for its contents. This will encourage employees to care about their equipment and reduce the accidental loss of expensive items.

Lockout Hasp Kits Our most popular lockout kit – found in the lockers of hundreds of Health & Safety Managers   Valve & Electrical Lockout Kits Choose from four different kits – from Starter kit to the Team kit for more established Lockout programmes   Circuit Breaker Lockout Kits Ideal solution for multiple lockout situations. Compatible with most UK & European breakers

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