II. Compliance

All employees must comply with lockouts imposed by authorized employees. No employee is to attempt to energize any equipment that is locked out for maintenance reasons.

III. Sequence of Lockout

• Notify employees in the effected area that the equipment will be shut down and locked out for maintenance or servicing.
• Turn off equipment and disconnect the energy source. Release any residual energy.
• Use your own lock to lock out the energy source. If more than one person is working on the equipment, a multiple lockout adapter should be used, with each person using his own lock. Never borrow or depend on a coworker's lock.
• If a piece of equipment cannot be locked out, use a warning tag at the disconnection point.
• Always test the equipment to make sure it is successfully locked out. Be aware of any other energy sources for that piece of equipment and lock them out, too.
• When repairs and maintenance are completed, make sure that other employees are safe; remove tools, locks, and tags before restoring energy.

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