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WSPS.CA 130-BPS-13-IGOT © 2024, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 3 EMPLOYER Energy Sources and Sample Control Methods © 2024 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to WSPS. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. The information contained in this reference material is distributed as a guide only. It is generally current to the best of our knowledge as at the revision date, having been compiled from sources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee, or representation is made by WSPS as to the absolute correctness or saliency of any representation contained in this reference material. WSPS assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety measures are contained in this reference material, or that other or additional measures may not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances. What do you need to do? 1. Identify all energy sources for each machine, including stored energy 2. Determine methods to isolate and control the energy sources, and release/block stored energy 3. Purchase and provide the equipment necessary to control energy sources 4. Develop a Hazardous Energy Control Program (lockout/tagout) 5. Ensure supervisors are trained in lockout principles and the company lockout program and procedures. 6. Train employees including those doing the work, and those that may be in the area 7. Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures What should be in a Hazardous Energy Control Program (LOTO)? Identified machines, equipment and processes that require lockout/tagout Identified types of energy sources and energy isolating devices Assigned lockout/tagout responsibilities Duties and responsibilities such as Authorized personnel responsible for lockout/tagout Procedures for shutting down equipment, controlling energy sources and verifying zero energy (ie. lockout placards) Training requirements for those working in the area (affected) Training requirements for personnel performing lockout/tagout Lockout/tagout program review, revision and enforcement

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