Lockout / Tag Out
Employees who service or maintain machines or equipment may be at risk
due to the sudden start-up or release of stored energy from this equipment.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) have issued
a lockout/tag out standard known as the Control of Hazardous Energy
Sources Standard, to protect workers.
The basis of this standard is a systemized approach to servicing or
maintaining certain equipment. The University has developed a written
program, detailing procedures for disabling energy sources, obtaining
lockout/tag out devices and training of workers. Audits of the lockout/tag
out program are conducted on an annual basis by supervisors to ensure
safe procedures are being followed.
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