Palm Beach County Fire Rescue SOG 300-03 Lockout-Tagout PDF

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline SOG 300-03 Lockout - Tagout Issue Date: 05/21/2018...

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Standard Operating Guideline SOG 300-03 Lockout - Tagout Issue Date: 05/21/2018 Effective Date: 06/21/2018 PURPOSE: To provide guidelines to control the hazardous energy of machines, equipment, and electricity during an emergency incident in which the unexpected start up and/or activation could cause harm to Fire Rescue personnel. AUTHORITY:  Fire Rescue Administrator SCOPE: This standard shall apply to all Emergency Operations personnel. PROCEDURE: These guidelines provide a basic framework for most incidents. 1. Lockout/Tagout Kit a. A Lockout/Tagout kit should contain: i. Six (6) padlocks with two keys. 1. One key should be kept with the padlock 2. The other key on a master key ring ii. Six (6) "Do Not Operate" tags iii. Six (6) wire-wraps iv. Two (2) multi-lock hasps 2. Zero Mechanical State a. Zero Mechanical State (ZMS) is when a machine, equipment, or system is inoperative and the energy source is isolated. b. Lockout/Tagout devices should be affixed in such a manner to clearly indicate the operation or movement of energy control devices from the "safe" or "off" position is prohibited. 3. Lockout Device a. A Lockout device is the multi-lock hasp and padlock of a Lockout/Tagout Device. b. The key should remain with the person who places the Lockout device. c. When a Lockout device cannot be applied, a Tagout device should be affixed to the energy control device. When available, physical security is recommended. SOG 300-03 Lockout - Tagout Page 1 of 3  4. Tagout Device a. The Tagout device is the "Do Not Operate" tag of a Lockout/Tagout device. b. The Tagout device should be affixed at the same location at which the Lockout device is affixed. c. Where a Tagout device cannot be affixed directly to the energy control device, the Tagout device should be located as close as possible. Physical security is recommended. The position of the Tagout device should be immediately obvious to anyone attempting to operate the device. d. Tagout devices should have the following information listed: i. Unit ID ii. Company Officer name iii. Station phone number iv. The Communication Center phone number 5. Procedures a. All Applications i. If appliance wiring, electrical wiring, or electrical outlets have suspected damage, the appliance should be disconnected from the outlet and the breaker switch placed in the "off" position. A "Do Not Operate" Tagout device should be affixed to the electrical panel in an immediate obvious location, with completed information as to the suspected problem. ii. If Natural or LP gas lines need to be secured and the valve is in the “on” position the valve should be turned to the "off" position. A Lockout/Tagout device should be applied to prevent the valve from accidentally being turned to the "on" position during emergency operations. The A Lockout/Tagout device information should be completed if the Incident Commander determines that the Lockout/Tagout device shall remain in place for an extended period of time. If instructed by the Incident Commander, the Lockout/Tagout device may be removed to allow the gas utilities company to apply their Lockout/Tagout device. iii. When a Lockout/Tagout device is affixed it shall NOT be removed unless specifically directed by the Incident Commander. b. Residential Application i. An explanation should be given to the building representative as to the purpose of the Tagout device, and advised to contact an electrician prior to removing the Tagout device and turning breakers to the "on" position. c. Commercial Application i. For control valves, all valves that are turned to the "closed" position to prevent flow beyond that valve should have a Lockout/Tagout device. If a Lockout device cannot be affixed, a Tagout device should be affixed to the valve(s), and physical security should be used to prevent accidental opening of the valve(s). ii. Upon the arrival of Special Operations, the proper control valve Lockout/Tagout device should be applied. iii. Lockout/Tagout devices should not be applied to sprinkler control valve(s). Sprinkler control valves may have an emergency activation or need to open. SOG 300-03 Lockout - Tagout Page 2 of 3  iv. Procedures for elevator rescue should be performed in accordance to SOG 320-01 Elevator Operations. If the power to the elevator is placed in the "off" position, a Lockout/Tagout device should be affixed to the power control. The Lockout/Tagout device should remain in place until the building representative or elevator company assumes responsibility. v. Fire Rescue personnel should not remain on scene for an extended amount of time while waiting for an elevator company to arrive. After being notified, the Fire Rescue personnel should return to the scene and remove the Lockout/Tagout device. Supersession History 1. SOG #1526, issued 01/01/1998 2. SOG #1526, issued 01/01/2006 3. SOG #1526, issued 10/01/2012 4. SOG 300-03, clerical 05/01/2018 5. SOG 300-03, issued 05/21/2018 SOG 300-03 Lockout - Tagout Page 3 of 3