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Lockout/tagout process helps prevent:
– Contact with a hazard while performing tasks that require the removal, by-passing, or deac‐
tivation of safe guarding devices.
– Unintended release of hazardous energy (stored energy).
– Unintended start-up or motion of application, equipment, or processes.
Lockout/tagout process
Lockout process involves the installation of a lockout device (for example, a padlock) on an
isolation device (for example, a circuit breaker or a line valve) to isolate energy by engaging a
position that prevents system energization.
Tagout is a labeling process that is always used when lockout is required. Tagout process
involves the use of informative labels (usually a standardized label).
Generally, lockout/tagout process includes:
1.
Identifying which energy sources are present and must be controlled.
2.
Informing all affected employees of the lockout/tagout process.
3.
Proceeding to shut down the system, ensuring that all moving parts have completely
stopped.
4.
Isolating the system from hazardous energy using lockout devices.
5.
Dissipating any residual or stored energy.
6.
Making sure that the lockout device cannot be removed and that the system cannot be
operated inadvertently.
7.
Tagging out the system by attaching or using an information tag or indicator.
8.
Verifying isolation by visually inspecting the system and engaging or activating system
controls (push buttons, switches, etc.).
9.
Completing the activity that required the lockout/tagout process to be started.
10. Making sure that all tools and items have been removed before removing lockout/tagout
devices.
DANGER
Failure to observe safety notes!
Risk of death or injury.
u Observe local regulations, site rules, and safety notes.
u In doubt, immediately seek advice from a competent person (for example, safety officer,
supervisor).
2.4.2 Safety when starting
DANGER
Hazards by entanglement, trapping, ejection of parts or impact.
On starting and while operation, hazards by entanglement, trapping, impact by ejection of parts
will result in death or serious injury.
u The engine shall not be started until the drive train has been connected to the flywheel.
u Ensure the integrity of the machine and the engine before starting.
u All openings must be closed and the safe conditions established by the manufacturer of the
machinery must be fulfilled.
u Standing in the vicinity of the engine while starting or operating the manufacturer's machi‐
nery is forbidden.
KD62V12A 33521061401_1_1 EN_US
2023-10
(→ 4.3.1 Shutting down the engine, p. 80)
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