THE ROLE OF LOCKOUT TAGOUT IN RENEWABLE ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL / HYDRO POWER - WIND TURBINES
WHAT IS LOCKOUT TAGOUT? OSHA 1910.147 states LOTO is: The control of hazardous energy. This relates to all market sectors and can often be overlooked in the renewable energy sector. Wind turbines, geothermal & hydro power plants operate lots of internal machinery, equipment & electrics that need to be maintained.
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9. COMPLETE ALL TASKS, ENSURE VIGILANT OBSERVATION IS CONTINUED.
3. TURN OFF ALL OPERATING CONTROLS TAG
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2. NOTIFY ALL AFFECTED EMPLOYEES
7. ENSURE THAT ANY DISSIPATED ENERGY IS SAFETY RELIEVED AND CAN NOT RE-ACCUMULATE.
4. ISOLATE ALL ENERGY SOURCES
6. TAGS ARE TO BE APPLIED IN ALL CASES WHERE A LOCK IS PRESENT.
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5. LOCKOUT ALL SWITCHES AND ENERGY CONTROLS IN THE “OFF” OR “SAFE” POSITION
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1. IDENTIFY THE TYPES OF ENERGY SOURCES USED, POTENTIAL HAZARDS, AND ALL CONTROL DEVICES.
Lockout Tagout is NOT an optional activity!
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Operatives are often exposed to injury / fatalities from unexpected energization of machinery in any form.
8. TEST THE OPERATING CONTROLS. BE SURE NOBODY CAN GET HURT BEFORE TESTING
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10. RESTART EQUIPMENT.
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