ELECTRICAL SAFETY
LockOut/TagOut
1. To describe how electricity works;
identify the hazards it presents;
2. To enumerate the energy sources;
3. To restore energy safely as per
procedure;
4. To demonstrate with confidence the
Emergency Action Principles.
Overview
Basic Electrical Terms
Sources of Electrical Injury
Factor Affecting Electrical Shocks
Major Electrical Accident Situations
SAFE Approach
Electrical Lock-Out/Tag-Out
Basic Electrical Terms
VOLTAGE (E)
The difference in potentials between two points
(measured in volts).
Conversion:
1 kilovolt = 1000 volts
Basic Electrical Terms
CURRENT (I)
The movement or flow of electric charges
(measured in amperes).
Conversion:
1 ampere = 1000 milliamperes
Basic Electrical Terms
RESISTANCE (R)
The property of material which opposes the flow
of electric current (measured in ohms).
Basic Electrical Terms
OHM’S LAW
The current flowing in a circuit is directly
proportional to the voltage and inversely
proportional to the resistance.
OHM’S LAW
THE MAGIC TRIANGLE
E=RxI
R=E/I R I I=E/R
Basic Electrical Terms
CONDUCTOR
Permits electrons or electric current to flow
through it.
Basic Electrical Terms
INSULATOR
Used to provide barrier around a conductor
(to prevent accidental contact).
Basic Electrical Terms
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT
Any combination of a conductor and a source of
electricity connected together to permit electrons
to travel in a continuous stream.
Sources of Electrical Injury
Electrical Shock
Fire and Explosion
Factors Affecting Electrical Shock
Voltage
Current
Resistance
Current Pathway
Duration
Major Electrical Accident Situations
Contact with an exposed conductor.
Working under adverse or unknown
conditions.
Failure to use recommended protective
equipment.
By-passing safety procedures.
The SAFE Approach
S earch for hazards. I must learn
this one!
A sses the risks.
F ind solutions.
E nforce solutions.
SAFE: Ensuring Electrical Safety
Search for hazards Assess risks Find solutions Enforce solutions
Frayed cord on Near wash tank; Send Joe to crib for Review electrical
drill very dangerous. new drill. Hazards at next
safety meeting.
ELECTRICAL
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
LOCKOUT is blocking the flow of energy
from the power source to the equipment –
and keeping it blocked out.
TAGOUT means placing a tag on the
power source to WARN co-workers and
others not to turn the power on.
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KNOW THE MACHINES
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SOURCES
Some may have more than one
source of power.
THERMAL
electrical
PNEUMATIC mechanical
CHEMICAL HYDRAULIC
Stored or residual energy found in springs, elevated
machine parts or in air, gas, steam or water pressure
Must b isolated b4 employees
can perform maintenance n
servicing of equipment.
1. By closing valves
2. Relieving trapped pressures
3. Disconnecting circuits
4. Blanking fluid or gas lines
5. Blocking/restraining elevated machine parts
Uses
lockout/tagout?
Authorized employees who perform repair, servicing
and maintenance operations
Affected employees who work with the equipment to
be locked out or tagged out
Other workers
Lockout/Tagout safeguards
are designed to protect
workers.
LO/TO programs includes:
• Written procedures on all aspects of the
LO/TO program
• Effective initial training of authorized,
affected and other employees to help
them recognize hazardous energy sources
• Identification of hazardous energy
sources
• Training authorized, affected and other
employees on the company’s LO/TO
procedures
LO/TO programs includes:
• Issuing padlocks and tagouts for
authorized workers for use in LO/TO
operations
• Effective retraining as needed for all
three groups of employees.
• Certification of training which identifies
each employee by name and date of
training
• Conducting periodic and annual
inspection of LO/TO procedures,
equipment and machines.
1. Turn off the equipment and disconnect the
energy source.
2. Lockout energy sources.
3. Tag at disconnect point.
4. Release residual energy.
5. Restore energy safely.
Keep all employees a safe distance from the
machine or equipment
Remove tools and equipment from the work area
Reinstall the machine safeguards
Remove LO/TO devices
Restore energy
Test for operation
Notify affected and other employees that the
equipment or machinery is in service and safe to
operate
Emergency Procedures
ELECTRICAL FIRE
• Neutralize power (If possible).
• Use appropriate extinguishing agent.
• Follow PPPS FX general
operating steps.
Emergency Procedures
ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Neutralize power
• Seek medical assistance
• Perform Artificial Respiration (AR) or
Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Review
Basic Electrical Terms
Sources of Electrical Injury
Factors Affecting Electrical Shocks
Major Electrical Accident Situations
SAFE Approach
Electrical Lock-Out/Tag-Out
