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1.1 TopTen Safety Activities for LOTO The top ten core requirements for using LOTO to prevent injuries are: 1. One Lock, One Key, OnePerson: The basis of LOTO is that any individual has “total control” of thelockout of the machine, equipment, process or circuit that is being servicedand/or maintained. This concept assures the individual sole lockoutresponsibilities. 2. Effective Training: Understanding lockout responsibilities, processes, methods andrequirements result from effective LOTO training practices. The knowledgeattained through training is reflected by practices of the site/operation. Effective training isproven by periodic inspection and includes provisions for demonstration andperformance feedback. 3. Alternative Methods: Complete LOTO isalways the first choice. Alternative methods are only permitted if 1) LOTO isnot feasible or 2) the activity is consideredto be routine, repetitive and integral to the production process. Thealternative methods must be developed through Risk Assessment that includesidentification, review and communication of additional regulatory requirementssuch that adequate protection is provided. 4. Authorized/Affected Individuals: Authorized individuals must be knowledgeableand able to perform all aspects of the LOTO process. Affected individuals must understand andrespect the LOTO and not attempt to modify or remove LOTO done by others. 5. The Proper Tools: LOTO is conducted with aspecific set of tools. These tools include keys, locks, multiple lockout devices, red tags and transitiontags. Proper use and application of these tools is learned through thisprogram and effective training. 6. Equipment-specific LOTOProcedures: Equipment-specific LOTO procedures provide detailed guidelines for safelockout of each machine, equipment, process or circuit that is being servicedand/or maintained. 7. LOTO Verification: A “Zero Energy State” mustexist in the machine, equipment, process or circuit before servicing and/ormaintenance activities can begin. The best method possible must be used toverify that energy has stopped, released, dissipatedor drained completely. Verification provides certainty that energization cannotoccur while work is being performed. Theverification (or “tryout”) step must be included in each equipment orprocess-specific LOTO procedure. 8. Shift or Personnel Changes: The maximum permittedduration for a LOTO is one shift or the end of the task, whichever isshorter. Continuity of the LOTO processmust occur as shifts or personnel change. This applies to both individual andgroup LOTO. It is important to assure that the LOTO process remains intactduring these transition times by using direct LOTO hand-off, Transition Locks or other approved methods. 9. LOTO for ContractActivities: Whether contractors are working at asite/operation or General Electric individuals are performing contract work, itis of the utmost importance that all aspects of the General Electric LOTOpolicy are adhered to. As a best practice, the General Electric authorizedrepresentative may perform the LOTO step-by-step process (refer to Paragraph 5.2.1). Theoutside service or contractor will then be required to attach and secure Individual LOTO Locks and red tags to the sameenergy-isolating devices that the General Electric representative has lockedout. This is commonly called "GE first on / last off". 10. Risk Assessment: Risk assessment explores thesafest conditions possible for individual work assignments. Risk assessmentestablishes safe practices and alternativemethods to reduce the possibility of injury when normal LOTO procedurescannot be applied. The risk assessmentmust also include identification and implementation of control measures forother regulatory requirements. | 
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