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LOCKOUT 2 330-ATJ-01-IMOT © 2020, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca How is a Lockout Conducted? For lockout to be effective, a clear, well-defined lockout program supported by a documented lockout procedure, proper training and supervision, is essential. A systematic approach should include: Development of a lockout policy Identification of lockout situations Development of procedures Worker training Appropriate supervision Develop a Lockout Program Your program should make reference to your company's general occupational health and safety policy. It should clearly outline responsibilities, the applicable legislation and refer the procedures that should be followed. It should state your company's intent to protect all employees by: Identifying all activities and machines, equipment, and processes which require lockouts (for example: repairs, maintenance and cleaning ) Making the appropriate persons responsible for lockouts Ensuring that lockouts are performed by authorized persons only Developing procedures for each specific lockout situation Training those who will perform lockouts Verifying the effectiveness of such training Reviewing, updating, and enforcing the lockout policy Identify Lockout Situations Assess all processes, machinery and work activities to identify where and when lockouts are needed to control hazardous energy. Maintenance work will likely be the major focus of lockout needs, as indicated in section 74, "Lockout is usually required for cleaning, adjustments or repairs and is often associated with maintenance work." A useful source of information may be workplace inspections and recommendations from your joint health and safety committee or health and safety representative. Identify the tasks, the hazards and evaluate the risk. Against each task, list the energy forms involved. Lockout is a common way to reduce the risk associated with maintenance activities. Different energy forms will require different procedures. More than one lockout may be required for a single machine or system. WSPS.CA

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