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1. Overview

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The Wudinna District Council as part of its commitment under its Hazardous Work Policy recognises its obligation to ensure that, as far as is reasonably practicable, that plant that is defective is appropriately controlled and the accidental release of uncontrolled energy during construction, commissioning, inspection, maintenance, cleaning, repair or use of plant does not occur. This procedure: Aims to effect compliance with the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995 Part 3 Plant, Division 3.2 Regulation 3.2.20(2)(j) Applies to all persons who are involved in or undertaking activities including construction, commissioning, inspection, repair, use, maintenance or cleaning of plant.

2. Core components
The core components of our Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure aim to ensure: All energy sources have been identified Risk assessments/JSA have been completed for work requiring isolation, lock out and tag out activities and cover the whole maintenance/activity cycle Controls (in line with the Hierarchy of Control) are implemented for all completed risk assessments/JSA All staff have been trained to the appropriate level in the Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure Monitoring/inspection programs have been identified and are regularly scheduled and conducted Appropriate corrective actions are identified and implemented The isolation, lock out and tag out process is included within the internal audit program Records are maintained and available

3.

Definitions
A competent person with approval to issue permits and isolate plant which is being maintained. Electrical isolation of plant may only be carried out by a competent person. A person who is suitably qualified (whether by experience, training or both) to carry out the work or function described in the relevant regulation [as defined by the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995]. Means plant which consumes, converts or generates electricity [as defined by the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995]. The different kinds of energy sources include, but not limited to: Electrical Mechanical Hydraulic
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Authorised Person

Competent Person

Electrical Plant

Energy Source

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Hierarchy of Control Pneumatic Thermal Gravitational Radiation Potential energy (stored or kinetic)

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The system that is indicated in Regulation1.3.3 of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995 that is applied in descending order to control hazards. The condition where an isolator makes an energy source incapable of being set in motion or releasing its energy. A set of predetermined steps that should be followed to keep plant and its components from being set in motion or to prevent the release of stored energy, in order to protect the safety of persons during commissioning, plant inspection, repair, maintenance or cleaning activities. A device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy. The systematic breakdown of a job into tasks/steps in order to identify hazards, assess risks and select the best control using the Hierarchy of Controls. To avoid the need for multiple locks on each lockout point, a lock box may be used. Under this system each lockout point is locked by only one lock and the keys to the locks of the plants lockout points are placed inside a box which is locked by the individual locks of people working on the same plant. A system or a process designed to prevent all situations where the unexpected energization, start-up or release of stored energy of plant has the potential to endanger the health and safety or our staff or contractors. In these situations, plant shall be: Appropriately isolated and any stored energy released Have a personal lock and danger tag applied to the isolating control Out of service tags are fitted to defective plant to indicate that no attempt is to be made to operate the plant until repairs are completed. The tags can be attached to non-powered plant such as ladders, jacks and trolleys as well as powered plant and should be attached to the main controls if possible, or to a prominent part if there are no controls (such as in the case of a damaged ladder). While an out of service tag is attached to plant, it must not be operated or use. The information recorded on each tag must be completed in full. Tags should be securely fixed, so as to be clearly visible. An out of service tag should be removed when a personal danger tag is added and vice versa. Out of service tags are intended to convey a clear DO NOT OPERATE warning and that failure to comply may result in damage to the equipment and may cause injury to a person. Except in an emergency, out of service tags shall be only removed by an authorised person who is both familiar with the plant and fully conversant with
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Isolation Isolation Procedure

Isolator Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Lock Box

Lockout

Out of Service Tag (yellow and black tag)

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the reason that the tag was placed. In the absence of any personal danger tag or lock, removal of an out of service tag releases plant for use, and must not be done prior to ensuring that: All people known to have been working on the plant are clear of the plant; and A documented inspection of the plant indicates that all machinery guards are in place, that all protective devices are functional, that all maintenance tools and aids have been removed, and that the equipment is safe for normal use. Plant Any machinery, equipment, appliance, implement or tool and any component, fitting, connection, mounting or accessory used in or in conjunction with such [as defined by the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations, 1995]. Personal danger tags are restricted to persons who will be working on plant. A personal danger tag on the isolation devices of an item of equipment is a warning that the equipment is in an unsafe condition and that operation of that equipment may endanger the person who attached the tag. All personal danger tags of the disposal type should be destroyed after use. A personal danger tag is not an effective isolation device by itself. A tag only acts as a means of providing information to others at the workplace. A personal danger tag shall be used in conjunction with a personal lock. A personal danger tag shall only be removed by the person whose name is written on the tag. All disposable personal danger tags shall be destroyed after use. A lock identified as a personal lock and being used for personal protection. A personal lock shall be accompanied by a corresponding personal danger tag to identify who has locked out the plant.

Personal Danger Tag

Personal Lock

SWI

A Safe Work Instruction (SWI) is a document that records the process to be followed to conduct an activity safely (may have alternative names such as Safe Operating Procedure or Safe Work Method Statement). The document should have the steps to be followed to complete the activity safely recorded in a logical progression along with any controls/safety measures that need to be used.

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4. Procedure
4.1. Introduction

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4.1.1. When isolation of plant is required this procedure should be read in conjunction with the SWI for the task and any existing risk assessments etc for the particular item of plant. 4.1.2. If access to any item of plant is required for the purpose of maintenance, cleaning or repair, the item of plant must be stopped and one or more of the following controls used to minimize any risk to health or safety: a. b. c. d. Lockout or isolation devices (including personal lock) Danger tags (personal danger tag) Permit to work systems Other control measures (in accordance with the hierarchy of controls).

4.1.3. If it is not reasonably practicable to carry out cleaning or maintenance while the plant is stopped, operational controls that permit controlled movement of the plant must be fitted and safe systems of work used (e.g. controlled access, buddy systems and higher levels of supervision). 4.1.4. The Functional Manager shall facilitate an adequate supply of out of service tags, danger tags, personal locks, isolating devices and any other equipment required by this procedure for relevant Council employees. 4.2. Hazard identification and risk assessment 4.2.1. The Functional Manager shall (as part of the hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control program) check that risk assessments/JSAs have been completed for any plant that is to be used or maintained and that the isolation requirements are addressed within the risk assessment. a. The risk assessment/JSA process shall be undertaken by a team consisting of a competent person to lead the risk assessment/JSA process employees who are to undertake the activity, a HSR (where one exists for the work group), the Functional Manager or supervisor and other stakeholders or experts, where relevant. The risk assessment/JSA shall cover the entire activity from preparation to work until return to service has occurred. The risk assessment/JSA shall identify all hazardous energy sources that may potentially re-activate the plant. These may include:

b. c.

Electrical (mains, solar and by generator) Mechanical Hydraulic Pneumatic Potential energy (stored or kinetic) Gravitational Radiation

d.

The risk assessment/JSA shall identify all isolation points in the plant:
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Manufacturers, suppliers, designers or importers instructions shall be referenced during the hazard identification and risk assessment process.

If original diagrams of plant installations are not available, new information (e.g.: diagrams, photographs etc) shall be sourced or developed that show isolation points, switches, valves, energy lines, pipes, power sources and control points as part of the risk assessment process.

Emergency stop buttons, lanyards and similar stop devices MUST NOT be relied upon on their own as they will not necessarily achieve isolation. In accordance with this procedure, lock out tag out or isolation must be implemented as it is extremely dangerous to rely solely on emergency stopping devices, as they cannot always be locked out and may allow energy to be inadvertently re-activated. They may also allow control circuits to remain live.

e.

The risk assessment/JSA shall identify all hazards associated with the task. These may include, but not be limited to:

Associated equipment that may need to be isolated or locked out to prevent reactivation Hazardous substances such as gases, acids, alkalis, solvents, glues or pooled liquids in which a person may drown Falls Burns Asphyxiation Impact

f.

The risk assessment/JSA shall identify other permits that may be required for the work to be carried out. These include, but are not limited to, for example permits for hot work, confined space work, excavations near buried utility lines, etc. The authorised person shall ensure all permits are issued as required. The risk assessment/JSA findings shall be documented on the relevant form. The assessment form must record the agreed estimations for likelihood and consequence and risk rating.

g. h.

4.3. Risk Control 4.3.1. Controls shall be selected in descending order from the Hierarchy of Control. The risk assessment/JSA must clearly indicate what control measures are to be used. 4.3.2. When required by the risk assessment/JSA process, a Safe Work Instruction (SWI) for the task shall be developed. The SWI shall include: a. b. c. d. e. The situation under which the isolation procedure is to be implemented The means and sequence by which the isolation will be achieved The checks that are to be performed prior to the commencement of work The positions of persons authorised to perform work and issue permits (if required) in relation to isolation and the work to be done Any other special requirements.
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4.3.3. The controls identified by the risk assessment/JSA shall be in place before work commences. 4.3.4. Each person involved in the job shall sign their acknowledgement of the risk assessment/JSA prior to work commencing. 4.3.5. The findings of the risk assessment process shall be transferred to the Hazard Register. The following steps outline the general process for isolation, tag out and lock out of plant. 4.4. Out of service tags 4.4.1. Any person who identifies an item of plant which is unsafe and requires removal from service shall complete and attach an out of service tag. a. The information recorded on each tag must be completed in full; a blank warning tag must never be used.

4.4.2. The tag shall be placed in a prominent position on the plant. It shall be clearly visible from the position where plant can be started. The tag shall be secured so that is not easily dislodged. 4.4.3. Out of service tags shall not be relied upon to provide personal protection. 4.4.4. The person who tagged out the item shall ensure that the Functional Manager and/or Supervisor and all other relevant persons who use the plant are aware that it has been removed from service. a. When reasonably practicable, plant that is out of service shall be moved from the usual work environment.

4.4.5. The out of service tag may only be removed by an authorised person once it is fit for return to service or disposal is to occur. 4.5. Isolation, lock out, tag out 4.5.1. The authorised person carrying out plant maintenance, cleaning or repair shall notify all required persons as to the reason and duration of isolation, prior to work commencing 4.5.2. The authorised person shall shut the plant down using the procedures established in the risk assessment/JSA or safe work instruction 4.5.3. Identify and isolate all energy sources a. b. The authorised person shall undertake or coordinate the isolation of all energy sources and hazards to those working on the plant. An effective isolating device shall be used that is suitable for the type of isolation required:

For some plant, isolation may only require removal of the power cord from electricity supply, removal of the keys from the ignition of a vehicle or removal of air hoses and the appropriate tag placed over this power source. This is allowable as the only form of isolation if the risk assessment/JSA permits it (e.g., if the repairer is in total control of the plant and the work environment and the plant cannot be restarted by any other means, or by any other person.) Except in the case of equipment connected via a plug and socket, a competent person such as an electrician shall isolate and disconnect the electricity supply
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to an item of electrical plant (not just the control circuit) so that equipment cannot be inadvertently energized via another source or control system. 4.5.4. De-energise all stored energies
a.

The authorised person shall take any or all of the following steps that are necessary to guard against energy left in the plant after it has been isolated:

Inspect the plant to make sure all parts have stopped moving Install ground wires Relieve trapped pressure Release the tension on springs, or block the movement of spring-driven parts Block or brace parts that could fall because of gravity Block parts in hydraulic and pneumatic systems that could move from the loss of pressure Bleed the lines and leave vent valves open Drain process piping systems and close valves to prevent the flow of hazardous material If a line must be blocked where there is no valve, use a blank flange Purge reactor tanks and process lines Dissipate extreme cold or heat, or provide protective clothing If stored energy can re-accumulate, monitor it to make sure it stays below hazardous levels.

Where possible the plant should be tested (e.g. by activating and deactivating controls) to confirm that no stored energy is present and that the plant (or any part of it) is not likely to activate/move. 4.5.5. Lock and tag out all isolation points a. One person, one lock

If more than one person is working on the same plant, each person shall attach their own lock to prevent the isolator being opened before all locks have been removed or opened. If two or more people are working on plant that is isolated through several lockout points, each person shall attach a lock and tag to each lockout point or a lock box shall be used. Each person working on the plant shall have their own lock, key and tag. There should be no duplicate key available for any lock, except a master or duplicate key for use in an emergency, that is secured and not readily available. During maintenance, cleaning or repair of the plant, the one key to each persons lock shall be held only by that person, who is responsible for both locking and unlocking the lockout device.

b.

One lock, one key

c.

Multiple energy sources


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If more than one energy source or hazard has to be locked out to enable safe shutdown of the plant, each energy source shall be locked out by each person working on the plant (via the use of multi-lock hasps etc), or each energy source may be locked out by a single lock, the single key to each lock being place in a lock out box and that lock out box being secured by a multi hasp and a personal lock for each person working on the plant.

d.

A personal danger tag shall be attached to an isolator in a visible position whenever the isolator is used to lock out an energy source. It shall accompany each lock used in an isolation procedure and identify the person who put the tag and lock in place, the time and date this occurred and the item of plant being isolated.

Out of service tags and personal danger tags shall not be used together. An out of service tag shall be removed when a personal danger tag is added and vice versa

e.

The person doing the work shall personally fasten their personal danger tag on all lockout devices involved in the isolation procedure. If more than one person is involved in the work, each person shall attach their own lock and personal danger tag to the lockout device. The authorised person shall test all isolated power sources first with appropriate instruments and then by trying to activate the plant, before any person attempts to start work on the plant. Work on the plant cannot begin until tests have confirmed it is safe to do so. As each competent person completes their task, they shall remove their own personal lock(s) and danger tag(s). You should never remove any other persons personal danger tag. If work is not completed by the end of a working shift and the plant is required to remain isolated, arrangements should be made for out of service tags to be placed on each isolating point before personal danger tags are removed. If work on the plant is to continue during the next shift there must be a hand over by the shift leaving the site to those taking over the work. The hand over shall include the status of the work and the removal and replacement of personal danger tags and locks. Any guarding that may have been removed must be replaced and secured before energy is restored. When work is complete and all locks and tags have been removed, the authorised person shall ensure that all persons are clear of the plant before energy is restored and the machine is restarted and returned to service. The authorised person shall notify the person responsible for the plant that work has been completed and the plant has been restored to operational condition.

4.5.6. Test isolation devices a.

b. a.

4.5.7. Undertake repairs or maintenance

b.

c.

d. e.

f.

4.5.8. Failure to remove locks and tags

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Where a person has failed to remove a personal lock and danger tag, the authorised person can request the person return to the worksite and remove the lock and tag so that the plant can be returned to normal operation. If the authorised person is unable to contact the owner of the potentially redundant lock and tag, they shall contact the Functional Manager or Supervisor and where available, a HSR. They shall: Determine the method of isolation in use and the reason for its implementation Undertake a risk assessment relating to the removal of the isolation device(s) Remove the lock and tag and re-energise the plant or equipment if safe to do so, otherwise keep the plant tagged as out of service Monitor and review the operational safety of the plant once re-energised. An Accident Investigation/Incident/Injury/Near Miss Report Form shall be completed and contain a full record of the above activities, including the name of the owner or person who did not remove their lock and tag. Failure to remove a personal lock and tag may result in disciplinary procedures or breach of contract discussions being instigated. There may be plant that can only be cleaned, maintained or repaired by moving components slowly under power. In this case:

b.

c.

d.

4.5.9. Isolation not practical a.

A risk assessment for the task shall be undertaken The plant must be fitted with controls that allow safe controlled movement Safe work instructions must be developed and implemented.

4.6. Monitoring and evaluation 4.6.1. The Functional Manager or delegate shall inform all relevant persons about the control measures selected or corrective actions that have been implemented for plant safety. Department meeting minutes and/or JSAs shall demonstrate that this has occurred. 4.6.2. The Functional Manager shall conduct periodic inspections of isolation, lock out and tag out activities to ensure compliance with documented procedures. The inspection program should include an assessment of conformance with identified controls in an active work situation. 4.6.3. Any corrective or preventative actions identified shall be managed in accordance with the Corrective and Preventative Action Procedure. 4.6.4. The OHS&W Committee shall review hazard and incident statistics, audit results, legislative changes and other information relating to the Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure and refer any concerns to the relevant Functional Manager for direct action when required. OHS&W Minutes shall record outcomes of discussion and actions undertaken. 4.6.5. The Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure shall be subject to internal audit and the audit findings shall be reported as part of the ongoing management review process. 4.6.6. The OHS&W Committee shall set, monitor and review objectives, targets and performance indicators for isolation, lock out and tag out, as relevant.

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5. Training

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5.1. The Wudinna District Council Training Needs Analysis shall identify the training needs and core competencies required for plant isolation, lock out and tag out. 5.2. Employees and contractors shall have the Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out procedure explained to them during the induction process. 5.3. Persons undertaking risk assessments for the isolation, lock out and tag out of plant shall have specific training that includes legislative requirements for plant. 5.4. Authorised persons who are required to isolate, lock out and tag out plant shall be competent in the tasks required for the plant they are to install, commission, maintain, clean or repair. 5.5. Any person required to carry out electrical work shall be a competent person who must be, if required by the Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995, licensed under that Act. 5.5.1. Any person required to carry out work involving a danger of accidental direct contact with exposed live conductors or exposed live parts of electrical equipment shall be competent and qualified to carry out the work as prescribed by the Electricity (General) Regulations 1997. A registered (and where relevant approved) training organisation shall deliver any legislatively mandated training. 5.6. Employees who are required to undertake any task shall receive training specific to all aspects of the task and appropriate supervision. 5.7. Contractors shall be made aware of the isolation, lock out and tag out requirements during the contractor tendering process and shall include their control processes when isolation, lock out or tag out is required for a contracted job, as part of the contract tendering process.

6.

Records

The following records shall be maintained in accordance with the General Disposal Schedule 20 for Local Government Records in South Australia - 4th Edition (GDS 20): 6.1. Risk assessments review after 5 years or when legislation or activities change 6.2. Training records 6.3. Plant and equipment maintenance records, including commissioning 6.4. Job inspection records

7.

Responsibilities
7.1.1. Meeting its legislative responsibilities for plant 7.1.2. Approving any reasonably practicable budgetary expenditure necessary for plant 7.1.3. Setting objectives, targets and performance indicators for the isolation, lock and tag out, as relevant 7.1.4. Checking that Functional Managers and Supervisors have been provided with training to enable them to understand and: a. Apply the requirements of the plant legislation and relevant Australian Standards for the plant under their control
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7.1. The Chief Executive Officer is accountable, so far as is reasonably practicable, for:

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Provide adequate supervision to the employees under their control

7.1.5. Checking that authorised persons have been provided with training to ensure they have the competency to apply required procedures to the tasks they undertake 7.1.6. Checking all reasonably foreseeable plant hazards within each department are identified, assessed and controlled when elimination is not practicable 7.1.7. Checking that the management review process includes plant. 7.2. Functional Managers and Supervisors are accountable for: 7.2.1. Checking that authorised persons have been provided with training to ensure they have the competency to apply required procedures to the tasks they undertake 7.2.2. Checking that all reasonably foreseeable hazards associated with the isolation, lock out and tag out of plant within their department are identified, assessed, controlled and recorded on the Hazard Register, in consultation with employees or their representatives 7.2.3. Communicating the outcomes of risk assessments within the workgroup and across the organisation as required 7.2.4. Confirming all affected persons are informed before plant isolation, lock out and tag out occurs and when it has been completed 7.2.5. Undertaking required inspections of activities to ensure conformance with this document 7.2.6. Implementing any corrective or preventative actions required for the continual improvement of plant safety 7.2.7. Coordinating, supervising, monitoring and reviewing contractor activities for compliance 7.2.8. Retaining records as required 7.2.9. Seeking expert advice when a need is identified 7.2.10. Providing required reports to the OHS&W Committee or management. 7.3. The authorised person is accountable for: 7.3.1. Undertaking risk assessments as required and implementing controls from the hierarchy of control as indicated 7.3.2. Checking relevant permits for the work have been issued 7.3.3. Coordinating, supervising, monitoring and reviewing isolation, lock out and tag out activities to achieve conformance with this procedure. 7.4. Employees are accountable for: 7.4.1. Following any reasonable instruction and Safe Work Instruction related to plant 7.4.2. Not using equipment that has been locked out or tagged out of service, or cause those tags to be removed or damaged 7.4.3. Reporting hazardous situations or safety problems, immediately to their manager, supervisor or team leader, in accordance with the Hazard Management Procedure

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7.4.4. Assisting in assessing risk, implementing control measures and evaluating them for effectiveness as required 7.4.5. Seeking assistance to manage plant hazards when required. 7.5. The OHS&W Committee is accountable for: 7.5.1. Facilitating co-operation between management and employees in matters relating to plant 7.5.2. Monitoring the Hazard Register and Corrective & Preventative Action Register and referring issues to the Chief Executive Officer that require management direction or enforcement. 7.5.3. Reviewing the effectiveness of the plant safety program

8.

Review

8.1. The Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure shall be reviewed by the OHS&W Committee, in consultation with management, employees or their representatives, every twenty four (24) months or more frequently if legislation or Council needs change. This may include a review of: 8.1.1. Legislative compliance issues 8.1.2. Audit findings relating to plant 8.1.3. Incident and hazard reports, claims costs and trends related to isolation, lock out and tag out 8.1.4. Feedback from managers, employees, contractors or others 8.1.5. Other relevant information. 8.2. Results of reviews may result in preventative and/or corrective actions being implemented and revision of this document.

9.

References
Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Regulations 1995 Electricity Act 1996 Electricity (General) Regulations 1997 Electrical Products Act 2000 Electrical Products Regulations 2001 Plumbers, Gas Fitters and Electricians Act 1995 General Disposal Schedule 20 for Local Government WorkCover SA Performance Standards for Self-Insurers The following standards are approved codes of practice under the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1986 and are relevant to plant: Australian Standard AS 1121: Guards for Agricultural Tractor PTO Drives Australian Standard AS 1200: Boilers and Pressure Vessels (known as SAA Boiler Code) Australian Standard AS 1219: SAA Safety Code for Metal Working Power Presses

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Australian Standard AS 1418: Cranes (including Hoists and Winches) (known as the SAA Crane Code) Australian Standard AS 1473: Guarding and Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery Australian Standard AS 1576: Scaffolding Australian Standard AS 1577: Scaffold Planks Australian Standard AS 1636: Agricultural Wheeled Tractors - Roll-over Protective Structures Criterion and Tests Australian Standard AS 1657: Fixed Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and LaddersDesign, Construction and Installation Australian Standard AS 1735: Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walks (known as the SAA Lift Code) Australian Standard AS 1755: Conveyors Australian Standard AS 1788: Abrasive Wheels (Parts 1 & 2) Australian Standard AS 1891: Industrial Safety Belts and Harnesses Australian Standard AS 1892: Portable Ladders Australian Standard AS 1893: Code of Practice for the Guarding and Safe Use of Metal and Paper Cutting Guillotines Australian Standard AS 2030: SAA Gas Cylinders Code Australian Standard AS 2211: Code of Practice for Laser Safety Australian Standard AS 2294: Protective Structures for Earthmoving Machines Australian Standard AS 2397: Guide to the Safe Use of Lasers in the Construction Industry Australian Standard AS 2550: CranesMobile, Tower and DerrickSelection and Operation Australian Standard AS 2593: BoilersUnattended and Limited Attendance Australian Standard AS 2626: Safety Belts and HarnessSelection, Use and Maintenance Australian Standard AS 2971: Serially Produced Pressure Vessels Australian Standard AS 3000: Electrical InstallationsBuildings, Structures and Premises (known as SAA Wiring Rules) Australian Standard AS 3788: Boiler and Pressure VesselsIn-Service Inspection Australian Standard AS 3920: Pt 1 Pressure Equipment ManufactureAssurance of Product Quality AMBSC Pt 1 Australian Miniature Boiler Safety Committee Code for Copper Boilers AMBSC Pt 2 Australian Miniature Boiler Safety Committee Code for Steel Boilers NOTE: this is not an exhaustive list of approved codes of practice and other documents may need to be referenced depending on the nature and hazards of the work being undertaken and the respective work environment.

Document Number 12.3.35.2 LGAWCS Model Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure V1.0 Issued on 24.12.09: Review Date: 24.12.11

Electronic version on the Internet is the controlled version. Printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Before using a printed copy, verify that it is the current version.

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Wudinna District Council Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare & Injury Management

Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure


10. Related Documents
Hazardous Work Policy Hazard Register Hazard Identification Report Form Job Safety Analysis Risk Assessment Safe Work Instruction Tag Out Register Danger Tags, Out of Service Tags Accident Investigation/Incident/Injury/Near Miss Report Form Hazard Management Procedure Corrective and Preventative Action Procedure OHS&W Auditing Procedure

Version No: Issued: Next Review:

1.0 16 June 2010 16 June 2012

SIGNED:

Responsible Officer Date: _____/_____/_____

Chairperson, OHS&W Committee Date: _____/_____/_____

Document Number 12.3.35.2 LGAWCS Model Isolation, Lock Out, Tag Out Procedure V1.0 Issued on 24.12.09: Review Date: 24.12.11

Electronic version on the Internet is the controlled version. Printed copies are considered uncontrolled. Before using a printed copy, verify that it is the current version.

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