Operations and Maintenance Manual Universal Vacuum System
Version 1.2—March 2004 Page 15
Restoring Equipment to Service
1. When the job is complete and equipment is ready for testing or normal service, check
the equipment area to see that no one is exposed.
2. When equipment is all clear, remove all locks. The energy isolating devices may be
operated to restore energy to equipment.
Procedure Involving More Than One Person
In the preceding steps, if more than one individual is required to lock out equipment, each
shall place his personal lock on the energy isolating device(s). One designated individual
of a maintenance crew or a supervisor, with the knowledge of the crew, may lock out
equipment for the whole crew. In such cases, it shall be the responsibility of the individual
to carry out all steps of the lockout procedure and inform the crew when it is safe to work
on the equipment. Additionally, the designated individual shall not remove a crew lock
until it has been verified that all individuals are clear.
Rules for Using Lockout Procedure
All equipment shall be locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation
when such operation could cause injury to personnel.
Do not attempt to operate any switch, valve, or other energy-isolating device bearing a
lock.
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