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Procedure
Procedure for safely and correctly isolating and locking out machines.
CORRECT PPE MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES

Purpose:

The purpose of the Isolation and Lockout Procedure is to prevent Fatalities, Injuries and Damage to personnel who work within or near energy source equipments.

Benefit:

The benefit of the Isolation and Lockout Procedure is that it prevents accidents which may occur as a result of people working near energy sources. This procedure is applicable to all AMS sites or any site where AMS personnel are operating. 1. Always wear correct PPE. 2. Always minimize risk. 3. If you are unsure ask your supervisor. 4. Always tell someone where you are working. 5. Watch out for others and warn them of hazards. Standard PPE consists of; 1. Leather steel capped boots. 2. Clear or tinted safety glasses 3. High visibility shirt, coveralls or vest 4. Hard Hat

Scope: Remember

PPE

Procedure: 1. Identify Isolation Requirements by ensuring that you understand the task or job to be performed and make sure all the necessary people are notified that the equipment will be out of service. 2. Register the isolation by recording all required information in the lockout register i.e. the date, time, name of the person using the equipment, registration number of equipment and your signature. 3. Ensure that all relevant energy sources have been identified. 4. Isolate and Lockout all energy sources by ensuring that the isolation switches are in the off position. Check that all required isolation valves are fully closed,
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Procedure
upstream and downstream of the equipment. Open all drain valves (if applicable) to vent or release any pressure. Check all movable parts are blocked or secured to prevent movement. Fit an isolation lock and Personal Danger tag to each isolation point.

5. Prove the Isolation by ensuring that the authorised person presses the control panel start button or try the ignition switch to see if the equipment has started. Ensure they are fully closed and there is no sign of material flowing out of the drain valve to be sure that the equipment is isolated. 6. Carry out the Work by putting out of service tag on each isolation point and notify the supervisor that work is completed. 7. Re-energise the Equipment by ensuring that the authorised person check that repairs have been completed, guards have been correctly put back in place, tools have been removed, restraints such as pins, blocks and chains have been removed, pipes and hoses have been reconnected, secured, locked and tags have been removed. Related Documents AMS M 10.4001 - Danger Tag Procedure AMS M 10.4002 - Out Of Service Tag Procedure

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Dated:

LAST UPDATED 10/12/2005