Disconnect or isolate the machine from the energy source s apply the lockout or tagout device s to the energy isolating device s release restrain or otherwise render safe all potential hazardous stored or residual energy.
Lock out tag out procedure for trucks.
Written procedures shall be developed documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy.
Employees performing service or maintenance on vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
July 1 2015 one area where the osha lockout tagout standard is commonly thought not to apply is when employees work on cars trucks and other vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
One of the standard procedures in lockout tagout is to cut off the energy from the truck s battery but that addresses only part of the energy.
To overlook safety while working on these types of equipment would be wrong as it could lead to an injury or even death.
It is important to remember to use lockout tagout procedures when we work on cars trucks and other vehicles powered by internal combustion engines.
Provide training to familiarize all employees with proper loto procedures establish and enforce a policy that only the employee who installed the loto device can remove it once the equipment is.
Locks tags chains wedges key blocks adapter pins self locking fasteners or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.
Here are the steps for implementing a forklift lockout tagout.
Osha directive cpl 02 00 147 the control of hazardous energy enforcement policy and inspection procedure states some machines and equipment covered by the control of hazardous energy standard include automotive repair service and garage machinery and equipment including automobiles trucks material handling equipment tire.
Furthermore one additional safety measure must be used.
Lower the forks to the full down position or install safety braces to support the mast.
That said an employer could choose to implement a tagout procedure provided that full employee protection will be provided.
Identify and isolate the equipment.
Rotate the ignition switch to off to de energize the machine remove the key.
But to overlook these types of equipment would be wrong as it could lead to an injury or even death.
Position the powered industrial truck in a location that does not present a hazard.