User guide

7- 14 LOCKOUT-PRO
TM
ENTERPRISE User Guide
Change Lockout Step Defaults
Although the defaults for lockout application steps and lockout release steps consist of two different
lists, the process for setting and changing these defaults is identical. You can use the procedures that
follow for either list.
Name Text of Lockout Application Step
Notify Employees Notify all affected employees that the machine or equipment will be
shutdown and locked out.
Review Procedure Ensure that each authorized employee understands the type and
magnitude of the energy present, the associated hazards and the proper
methods of control.
Shutdown
Equipment
If the machine or equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal
stopping procedure.
Isolate Energy De-activate the energy isolating devices(s) so that the machine or
equipment is isolated from the energy source(s).
Lockout Controls Lockout the energy isolating device(s) as indicated on the front of this
procedure.
Dissipate Energy Dissipate any stored or residual energy as indicated on the front of this
procedure.
Verify Isolation Verify that the energy source has been isolated as indicated on the front of
this procedure.
Name Text of Lockout Release Step
Inspect Equipment Check the equipment to ensure that the components are operationally
intact.
Check Area Check the immediate area to ensure that all employees have been safely
positioned, and that any nonessential items have been removed.
Check Neutral Verify that operating controls are in neutral.
Re-Energize Remove the lockout device(s) and activate the energy isolating device(s)
to re-energize the equipment.
Notify Employees Notify affected employees that the servicing or maintenance is completed
and the equipment is ready for use.
Startup Equipment Startup equipment and monitor for several operating cycles to ensure it is
functioning properly.