This template can be adapted and utilized by Ohio State departments when developing machine-specific lockout/tagout procedures.
Knowledge Base
Electricity is a serious workplace hazard, capable of causing both employee injury and property damage. It is the policy of The Ohio State University (OSU) to protect all employees, students and other personnel from potential electrical hazards. This will be accomplished through compliance with the work practices described in the Electric Safety Program along with the effective application of engineering controls, administrative controls and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). OSU seeks to put forth an organized effort to reduce the potential for injuries relating to electrical hazards.
Job Hazard Analysis for Construction Technicians
The OSU LOTO Program establishes requirements for the lockout of energy-isolating devices. The intent is to ensure that equipment is de-energized and isolated from all potentially hazardous energy sources and locked out (and tagged) before employees perform service or maintenance tasks where the unexpected energizing, start-up or release of stored energy could cause injury.