Guides & Toolkits

3 © 2011, Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario, publicly known as Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca Preventive Maintenance Need for temporary hoisting equipment Need for personal protective equipment Housekeeping hazards created at floor level by the presence of dismantled components Equipment Selection The process you select will determine the type of equipment you will be using. However, consider the following: Reliability: – manufacturer's data – in-plant operating experience – trade association data Ease of access to serviceable parts Ease of disassembly Complexity of repair procedures Ease of frequency of required lubrication Manufacturer/supplier follow-up: – availability of parts – availability of service time Developing Procedures When servicing equipment, hazards not related to your process operation are likely to be introduced. For this reason, it is important to prepare written servicing procedures that include the following: A clear, step-by-step procedure, in checklist form, for controlling hazardous energy: (For an example see CSA Z460-05 Control of Hazardous Energy, Figure D1) 1. Preparing for shutdown 2. Shutting down machine, process or equipment 3. Isolating energy to the machine, process or equipment 4. Applying lockout devices 5. Controlling stored energy (de-energization) 6. Verification of isolation 7. Release from lockout control Hazards identification Selection and specification of personal protective equipment: – appropriate for the hazard – proper fit Selection and specification of tools to be used: – right tool for the job – in good condition – appropriate for the environment (e.g., non- sparking tools in flammable atmospheres) – ergonomic design Step-by-step procedure for disassembly Step-by-step checklist for inspection of components (to establish a baseline for reliability) Identification of hazards associated with sub- procedures: – entering and working in confined spaces – welding in open and confined spaces – removing insulation – cleaning – handling and using solvents – erecting temporary structures – using portable equipment – using ladders – abrasive blasting – painting Erection and disassembly of scaffolding and other temporary platforms Disassembly of small-scale equipment Reassembly of small-scale equipment Support and disassembly of large scale equipment Examine each procedure thoroughly to ensure that the least hazardous method is selected, and that all precautions necessary to complete the job safely are taken.

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