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the object could become energized, the designated individual/teammate must know of
the object’s (generally a machine) energy magnitude (preparation for shutdown).
The designated teammate(s) will be looking for and also have their own lockout devices,
which hold energy-isolation devices in a safe or “off” position, thus protecting exposure
to energizing machines or equipment. Lockout devices only enable the teammate(s)
working on said machines and equipment to access the means of returning power to the
work area. Tagout devices also serve this purpose, however they are more easily removed
than lockout devices, and are therefore less preferable. Regardless of which type of
device is used, both the lockout and Tagout devices must say who the designated
Lockout/Tagout individual is. To ensure safe operation and conduct of this Lockout /
Tagout procedure, an annual inspection is conducted and documented by the Chief Safety
Officer and his Safety team.
All electrical teammates must know their own company’s Lockout/Tagout procedure and
its subsets, such as a machine/equipment shutdown procedure as well as the steps
needed in order to begin maintenance. First, the teammate must discern how all of a
machine’s energy reaches it, and determine where the necessary energy sources are.
Second, the teammate must shut down the machine, then disconnect or isolate the
machine from the energy source(s). Once disconnected, the teammate must apply the
lockout or Tagout device(s) to the energy-isolating device(s). Lastly, the teammate must
release, restrain, or otherwise render safe all potential hazardous stored or residual
energy. As stated by OSHA “if a possibility exists for reaccumulation of hazardous energy,
regularly verify during the service and maintenance that such energy has not
reaccumulated to hazardous levels, and verify the isolation and de-energization of the
machine.” To ensure these procedures are being followed, there must always be a
designated competent person who is in charge of the Lockout / Tagout procedure for that
teammate’s company. If a group Lockout / Tagout operation is occurring, the TXC
Superintendent must be in contact with and remain aware of the actions of all teammate
groups working on Lockout / Tagout work. The leaders of each group must also
communicate with each other to ensure there are no hazards resulting from another
group energizing the source to a different group’s work area, etc.
Lockout / Tagout training is provided in mandatory OSHA30 training for all TEAMWRKX
field teammates and is strongly encouraged for all office personnel. The Chief Safety
Officer and his Safety Team document all training and retraining of teammates.
13.20 MATERIAL HANDLING & RIGGING
TEAMWRKX Construction does not have any teammates who work as riggers. The
information provided in this safety manual is to inform our teammates of safe practices
and what to see on a construction site when observing other trades/professionals. All of
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