How do you lock out a forklift?

How do you lock out a forklift?

How it works

1. Immediately notify workers.
2. Shut forklift down using normal procedures.
3. Isolate forklift from any and all energy sources.
4. Lockout and tagout.
5. Ensure isolation (lockout/tagout) of the forklift.

What is equipment lockout?

What is lockout tagout? The term “lockout tagout” refers specifically to procedures used to ensure that equipment is shut down and inoperable until maintenance or repair work is completed. They are used to keep employees safe from equipment or machinery that could injure or kill them if not managed correctly.

How do I remove lockout?

5 Simple Steps to release / removal of Lockout and Tagout:

1. Remove Tools and Replace Guards:
2. Check for Employees:
3. Notify the Affected Employees:
4. Remove Lockout Tagout Devices:
5. Restore Energy:

When should I lock my forklift?

Why do I need a lockout/tagout procedure? Severe injuries, amputation, and even death can occur when equipment unexpectedly powers up. A lockout/tagout program makes it clear when a forklift is off-limits and protects workers who work on the damaged machine. It’s also an OSHA requirement.

What are the two main items used to lockout equipment?

Gravitational potential energy – Use a safety block or pin to prevent the part of the system that may fall or move. Chemical energy – locate chemical supply lines to the system and close and lockout the valves.

Who should remove a lockout tagout?

Lockout or tagout device removal: Each lockout or tagout device must be removed from the energy-isolating device by the employee who applied the device [29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3)].

Under what conditions should you remove someone else’s lock from a lockout device?

Absence of the Authorized Employee If the authorized employee who affixed lockout/tagout devices is not present, you can authorize another employee to remove the device if that employee is properly trained and follows a documented energy control procedure.

What are the two lockout/tagout types?

The two types of safety hasps are labeled lockout hasps, which feature write-on labels, and durable steel lockout hasps that are made of high-tensile steel.