What are the purposes of the lockout/tagout program?

The purposes of the lockout/tagout program at Weber State are to establish standard operating procedures for controlling the unexpected starting, energizing, or releasing of stored energy, which could cause injury to personnel.

What must do to lockout or tagout machines and equipment before working on them?

To lockout or tagout machines and equipment, they must be stopped, isolated from energy sources, and locked out, before employees perform activities.

What kinds of work requires machines and equipment to be locked out or tagged out before working on them?

Machines and equipment which must be locked out or tagged out before working on them include, but are not limited to the following:

• Servicing
• Repairing
• Installing
• Testing
• Cleaning
• Inspecting equipment or systems

Need More Information?

• WSU's Lockout/Tagout Written Program
• OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard