#252 Lockout Blockout Procedures

• Is all machinery or equipment capable of movement, required to be de-energized or disengaged and blocked or locked out during cleaning, servicing, adjusting or setting up operations, whenever required?

• Is locking-out of control circuits in lieu of locking-out main power disconnects prohibited?

• Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means for locking-out?

• Does the lockout procedure require that stored energy (i.e. mechanical, hydraulic, air) be released or blocked before equipment is locked-out for repairs?

• Are appropriate employees provided with individually keyed personal safety locks?

• Are employees required to keep personal control of their key(s) while they have safety locks in use?

• It is required that employees check the safety of the lock out by attempting a start up after making sure no one is exposed?

• Where the power disconnecting means for equipment does not also disconnect the electrical control circuit:

• Are the appropriate electrical enclosures identified?

• Are means provided to assure the control circuit can also be disconnected and locked out?