Lockout/ Tagout Program
| Lockout/ Tagout Safety Manual (PDF) |
Through training, employees will be required to posses the knowledge and skills required for safe application, usage and removal of energy controls.
Scope
This program specifically outlines the purpose, procedures, and training to be utilized by U.T. Dallas employees, its contractors, an agents on a daily basis to guard against the unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of stored energy, which could cause injury. It shall be the duty of each employee to become familiar with the contents of this program and ensure compliance with its procedures. Heads of departments shall ensure that employees under their supervision receive training in the contents of this program and ensure training records are maintained.
Purpose
The purpose of this program is to establish a method for the control of hazardous energy by minimizing the potential for inadvertent activation of equipment.
A wide variety of energy sources may need to be locked out during service or maintenance This includes but is not limited to:
- Electrical equipment
- Hydraulic
- Pneumatic
- Mechanical
- Gravity
- Thermal
- Chemical
- Fluids and Gases
- Water under pressure
- Steam
Training
The Office of Environmental Health and Safety offers training for employees at U.T. Dallas. If you would like to schedule a training session contact us at x4111.