Lockout and Verification Before Reaching Into Equipment
Stop before reaching into equipment, fans, dampers, belts, coils, or energized control compartments. The employer's lockout/tagout procedure and authorized-person rules control the work.
Stop if This equipment can start from [disconnect/BAS/local control]. Who is the authorized person for lockout and zero-energy verification before I reach in? Watch out Do not trust an off switch, stopped fan, closed damper, or silent equipment as proof that energy is controlled. Check Identify every energy source that could move, start, heat, pressurize, or energize the equipment Know whether you are authorized to apply or verify lockout Confirm stored energy and automatic controls are addressed Verify zero-energy state using the approved procedure Keep guards and panels controlled during the task Steps Identify every energy source that could move, start, heat, pressurize, or energize the equipment Know whether you are authorized to apply or verify lockout Confirm stored energy and automatic controls are addressed Verify zero-energy state using the approved procedure Keep guards and panels controlled during the task Say this to your foreman This equipment can start from [disconnect/BAS/local control]. Who is the authorized person for lockout and zero-energy verification before I reach in?
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