LOTO-Identify energy hazards

Identify energy hazards

1. Once a repair or cleaning task has been identified, the main authorizer must identify the hazardous energy that must be eliminated in order to ensure that the work is done safely.

2. If there are procedures in place for a specific job, the primary authorizer reviews the procedures. If nothing changes, procedures should be followed.

3. There may be one or more forms of energy that need to be isolated – for example a pump containing chemicals has electrical, mechanical, pressure and chemical hazards.

4. Once the energy hazard has been identified, the principal licensor can use the appropriate workflow and risk analysis tools to determine the correct isolation.

Identification of isolation mode

Once the mission and hazard have been identified, the principal authorizer must assess the risk and determine the appropriate isolation. There is a guided workflow within the LTCT standard to help you determine the correct isolation for a specific hazard energy.

1. Isolation of mechanical and physical hazards.

2. Isolation of electrical hazards.

3. Isolation of chemical hazards.