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Interpretation of related concepts of lockout and tagout

Lockout

A safety measure, or locking, that locks a disconnecting power or energy disconnecting device to prevent others from connecting power or energy (such as opening a valve).

 Tagout

Hang a corresponding warning or warning sign on a disconnecting device that disconnects power or energy (such as “no closing, someone is working”), a safety measure that warns others not to connect to power or energy, or tagging.

 Disconnecting means

A device or group of devices capable of disconnecting the power supply circuit to which it is connected.

Persons involved: Persons who are directly or indirectly at risk of electric shock are operators involved in lockout and tagging

Professionals: Persons with professional education and experience, the ability to identify risks and avoid electrical hazards

Non-Professionals: Persons who are neither professionals nor rudimentary trained

Electrically safe working conditions: at or near the installation of conductors or conductive parts, the charged body is isolated, locked or marked in a specified state, and it is tested to ensure that there is no voltage on site and grounded in accordance with regulations.

Hazardous Energy Sources:

Refers to the energy contained in process materials or equipment that may cause personal injury or property loss.

Hazardous energy sources include:

Power source: such as electric, hydraulic, pneumatic

- Energy storage: such as gravity, energy storage caused by compression springs

-Others: heat sources, such as chemical materials


Post time: Jun-19-2023

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