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Lockout/Tagout

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Drinking Water and Wastewater

Cintas - First Aid and Safety Division

Samuel Amory

amorys@cintas.com

724-759-1617 Ext.

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a Lockout/Tagout Standard 29 CFR 1910.147. The OSHA Standard covers the servicing and maintenance of equipment where unexpected energization or startup of the equipment could harm employees. This might include activities like: * Repair and replacement work * Renovation work. • Modifications or other adjustments to power equipment • Installation of equipment and/or machinery OSHA requires the following: • All power sources that can be locked out must be locked out for servicing or maintenance. • Guards or interlock devices, used to protect operators during normal operations cannot be substituted for locks during major servicing. • The employer must develop a written energy control program that clearly explains all procedures for lockout/tagout. • Employees affected by lockout/tagout procedures must be trained. • Identify and differentiate between authorized and affected employees. • Recordkeeping on periodic inspections and training must be maintained for all lockout/tagout activities.

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* Comprehensive Administrative Text including the applicable OSHA guideline * This Section explains the steps you can take to help employees avoid injuries and reduce related costs to your company. * Includes a sample written program along with forms that will assist in customizing the written program to specific company environments. * a complete training guide and tools including discussion questions training techniques, and follow-up activities to support the training. Also includes a learning exercise to test employees’ knowledge and determine their level of understanding about the topic. * State of the Art video – addressing each specific topic * Employee Handbooks * Overhead Templates

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