Loto Safety 7 Steps Of Lockout Tagout

Once equipment with hazardous energy sources are properly identified and maintenance procedures are documented, the following general steps should be accomplished before servicing activities are carried out:

1.Prepare for shutdown

2.Notify all affected employees of the activities and equipment involved

3.Shut down the equipment

4.Isolate the equipment from the hazardous energy source

5.Dissipate residual energy

6.Apply applicable lockout or tagout devices

7.Verify that the equipment is properly isolated