Isolation of plant checklist

*If access to plant is required for the work described above, the employer must: 1.identifyall relevant items of plant;

*2.identify all hazards associated with each item of plant;

*3.identify energy sources for each item of plant, including multiple energy sources such as electrical, fluids under pressure, fuels, etc.;

*4.authorise one or more employees (eg plant operator, supervisor, maintenance person) who must, if it is practicable to do so: a. stop the plant, before the above work is carried out;

*b. ensure that risks associated with identified hazards are reduced;

*c. ensure the procedure for isolation/lock-out tag-out belowis followed.

*If it is not practicable for the employee(s) authorised by the employer to carry out all matters in the above procedure, the employer must: 1.the plant is stopped/shut down;

*2. all energy sources are de-energised;

*3.all energy sources are isolated using an isolation device and locked out using a lock-out device – a) all common lock-out points have been identified to ensure energy cannot be restored while someone is still working on the plant;

*b) if more than one person carries out the work, consider a multiple lock system so that each person can attach their own ‘personal’ lock to prevent the plant is operated before all locks have been removed;

*4.an out of service tag is fixed to the plant;

*5.danger tags are fixed at the energy sources and the operating controls of the plant;

*6.all other potential hazards are controlled;

*7.before any work is carried out, the plant is tested by trying to re-activate the plant, without exposing the tester or others to a risk;

*8.the work is carried out on the plant

*9.once the work is completed, the workers who tagged the controls remove the locks and tags before the plant is returned to operational status.

*The procedure above is always used.

*1.ensure written procedures are developed by a competent person that deal with the hazards and energy sources (eg a permit to work system);

*2.provide the procedures to the employee(s) authorised by the employer;

*3.ensure the procedures are followed by all workers carrying out the work.

*If access to plant is required for the above workand it is not practicable to stop the plant, the employer must: 1.ensure the plant is fitted with operating controls that allow controlled movement of the plant;

*2.provide written procedures to be followed;

*3.ensure that personsworking onthe plant carry out the work in accordance with the procedures.

*Isolation switches are installed on the wall or on the item of plant. If items of plant are hard-wired or where there are no isolation points: 1.the appropriate circuit on the switchboardis de-energised and locked out with a lock-out device

*2.the appropriate circuit is de-energised and the switchboard cover is locked with a lock-out device.

*All relevant workers (employees and contractors)have been provided with information and training in relation to the isolation/lock-out tag-out procedure.

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