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Control Power
Lockout
LAUNCHED - 1987
OUTLINE OF IMPORTANT
REMINDERS AND CAUTIONS
Believe IT !
Check IT !
Prep IT !
Lock IT !
Release IT !
Verify IT !
Use IT !
BELIEVE IT
Mechanical motion
Control gravity
Control or Release springs
Dissipate Thermal energy
Release primary energies ( electrical, pressure)
Release pneumatic energy
Release hydraulic energy
Release gas/water/steam/chemicals
CAUTIONS :
1. wear the right personnel protective equipment
2. know the right procedure for handling pipe contents
3. consult hazcom information's , if necessary
4. consult a knowledgeable individual , if in doubt
5. exercise special cautions in confined space situations
Verify ECPL- Verify absence or control of energy
ELECTRICAL :
Manually operate all applicable start/stop switches , buttons and control
Look for movement lights , motors start – ups
Listen for usual noises
Return all controls to the off position
Use voltages testing equipement,if applicable
PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC :
Check gauges for zero pressure
Do not trust gauges alone
Let a qualified person open fittings ,if necessary
Be careful around jammed equipment
GAS/WATER/STEAM/CHEMICAL :
Check gauges for zero pressure
Do not trust gauges alone
Consult a knowledgeable person, if necessary
STORED ENERGIES :
Double check effectiveness of neutralization
MULTIPLE ENERGIES :
Try all energy controls return to off position
One person – one lock on each appropriate disconnect
CAUTIONS :
Be alert to danger
Recheck before lock removal
Remove locks
Re – Energies