Full Product Manual

ELECTRICAL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE
Purpose
This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to
personnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this
procedure. See ANSI/ASSE Z244.1-2003 (R2014) Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout and
Alternative Methods for additional information.
Responsibility
The responsibility for assuring that this procedure is followed is binding upon all employees and service
personnel from outside service companies (i.e., authorized installers, contactors, etc.). All employees shall
be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each new or
transferred employee along with visiting outside service personnel shall be instructed by the owner/manager
(or assigned designee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.
Preparation
Employees authorized to perform lockout shall ensure that the appropriate energy isolating device (i.e.,
circuit breaker, fuse, disconnect, etc.) is identified for the lift being locked out. Other such devices for other
equipment may be located in close proximity of the appropriate energy isolating device. If the identity of the
device is in question, see the shop supervisor for resolution. Assure that proper authorization is received
prior to performing the lockout procedure.
Sequence of Lockout Procedure
1. Notify all affected employees that a lockout is being performed for servicing or maintenance and that the
lift must be shut down and locked out to perform the servicing or maintenance
2. Unload the subject lift (remove vehicle). Shut it down and assure the disconnect switch is “OFF” if one is
provided on the lift.
3. The authorized lockout person operates the main energy isolation device removing power to the lift
being taken out of service. Stored or residual energy (such as capacitors, springs, elevated machine
members, hydraulic systems, air, or etc.) must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as
grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc. If this is a lockable device, the authorized lockout
person places the assigned padlock on the device to prevent its unintentional reactivation. An
appropriate tag is applied stating the person’s name, at least 3” x 6” in size, an easily noticeably color,
and states not to operate device or remove tag. If this device is a non-lockable circuit breaker or fuse,
replace circuit with a “dummy” device and tag it appropriately as mentioned above.
4. Ensure that the equipment is disconnected from the energy sources’ by first checking that no personnel
are exposed, then verify the isolation of the equipment by operating the push button or other normal
operating controls’ or by testing to make certain the equipment will not operate. Be sure to return any
switches to the “OFF” position.
5. The equipment is now locked out and ready for the required maintenance or service.
Restoring Equipment to Service
1. Check the lift and the immediate area around the lift to ensure that nonessential items have been
removed (clear all tools, vehicles and personnel) and that the completion of all lift components are
operationally intact.
2. The authorized person can now remove the lock (or dummy circuit breaker or fuse) and tag. Activate the
energy isolating device so that the lift may again be placed into operation.
Rules for Using Lockout Procedure
All employees are required to comply with the restrictions and limitations imposed upon them during the use
of lockout. The authorized employees are required to perform the lockout in accordance with
this procedure. All employees, upon observing a piece of lifting equipment which is locked out
to perform servicing or maintenance shall not attempt to start, energize, or use that machine or
equipment. The Lockout Procedure should be used whenever the lift is being repaired or
serviced, waiting for repair when current operation could cause possible injury to personnel, or
for any other situation when unintentional operation could injure personnel. No attempt shall be
made to operate the lift when the energy isolating device is locked out.
TORIN COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
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