Panel Board for Lockout

Identify and implement specific procedures in writing for the control of hazardous energy including preparation for shutdown, equipment isolation, lockout/tagout application, release of stored energy, and verification of isolation. 

Ensure that new equipment or overhauled equipment can accommodate locks. 

Employ additional means to ensure safety when tags rather than locks are used by using an effective tagout program. 

Institute procedures for release of lockout/tagout including machine inspection, notification and safe positioning of employees, and removal of the lockout/tagout device. 

Obtain standardized locks and tags that indicate the identity of the enq)loyee using them and that are of sufficient quantity and durability to ensure effectiveness. 

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