It will pertain to all energy sources including, but not limited to chemical, electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, nuclear, pneumatic, radioactive and thermal. This guideline shall apply to work that involves the adjusting, construction, erecting, inspecting, installing, maintaining, operating, repairing and otherwise servicing the equipment, machines or processes. The Amherst College Hazardous Energy Control Guidelines and other applicable requirements found here-in shall at least comply with, if not exceed, local, state and federal requirements. The guidelines require all energy isolating devices for equipment, machinery and processes to be properly labeled or otherwise identified, and when required, shall have the appropriate approved, substantial Lock-Out / Tag-Out device attached. It is designed to protect persons who might be working in, on or around equipment or machinery when it is being maintained, operated, repaired or serviced. The Hazardous Energy Control Guidelines shall provide personal protection from injury due to unexpected energization, startup or release of stored energy. To establish guidelines and performance objectives for the health and safety of Amherst College faculty, staff, students, visitors and outside contractors.
147 and all applicable nationally recognized standards. The guidelines have been established in order to comply with all local, state and federal regulations, including that of the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA). In accordance with the Amherst College Environmental Health & Safety Policy, the following Hazardous Energy Control guidelines have been designed to provide the appropriate health and safety requirements that are to be followed when maintaining or servicing equipment, machinery and /or processes that might cause personal injury or property damage. Standard Operating Guidelines for Lock-Out / Tag-Out Compliance.Preplanning and Survey Requirements For Lock-Out / Tag-Out.
When Lock-Out / Tag-Out is Not Required.
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