Label lockout

Labels for all start-stop switches 8. Equipment designed to permit lockout ... 

Basic workplace safety on 13 OSHA-required training issues. Chemical spills, fire protection, confined spaces, emergency plans, personal protective equipment, hazardous waste, lockout and tagout, safe lifting, housekeeping, labels, chemical handling, hearing protection, and respirators. 

Weeks Perform a lockout procedure on the equipment with the most energy sources in your cell Identify the items in your cell that are too heavy for one person to lift Do you need gloves for the job If so, are they the correct fit for the task (ergonomically) Discuss how to get an MSDS or HMIS info and label for a new product... 

Week 4 Audit all equipment in your cell fora lockout procedure Discuss the mechanical lifting devices in your cell and inspect them Think about where to put your hands...and where not to put your hands while working with tools/ machinery Demonstrate how you get a HMIS label for a secondary container... 

Tagouts If a machine or item of equipment has a hazardous condition, a way to inform people is to place a tag on it that clearly identifies the hazard. That way, someone does not inadvertently use or work on the machine or item without knowing the danger. When working on electrical systems and equipment, workers need to use both lockout and tagout procedures concurrently. In addition, if equipment always has a known hazard, it may need a permanent label identifying the hazard. 

Electrical equipment must be labeled, and lockout/tagout procedures should be enforced. 

Labels are very effective as reminders on circuit breaker boxes and disconnects. Lockout/tagout labels are readily available from many sources. Labels must be sturdy, durable, and clearly display the appropriate message. Tags must have a place on them for the signature of employee using the lockout, date, and reason... 

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