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Lock Out/Tag Out

Published on Feb 29, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Lock Out/Tag Out

Synergy Health - Maple Grove Procedures

What is Lock Out vs. Tag Out?

Lock Out:
A device is used to physically isolate or, "Lock Out", any possible energy sources on the equipment.

Why do we use a Lock Out?

  • Safety during service/maintenance
  • Prevent machine use when there is a quality or compliance concern.

Tag Out:
A tag is affixed to machine notifying associate not to use it.

Why do we use Tag Out?

  • Temporary notification used to prevent equiment use until authorized personnel install a Lock Out device.

Who is authorized to Tag Out?

  • Shift Supervisors
  • Shift Leads
  • Maintenance Staff

Who is authorized to Lock Out?

  • Trained maintenance staff are the only authorized personnel to install a Lock Out device.

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