Construction EHS Exhibit: Control of Hazardous Energy
Construction hazardous energy control requirements, including lockout-tagout
Lockout-Tagout
Summary
How to follow lockout-tagout (LOTO) requirements.
Who is this for?
- Building and operations management.
- Lab and research staff in limited scenarios, such as working in machine shops or industrial walk-in autoclaves.
Managing lockout-tagout
LOTO practices help prevent accidental release of hazardous energy from building equipment and systems, which can cause serious or fatal injuries. They protect people who service machines and equipment from unexpected startups, energization, and hazardous energy releases.
Always follow Harvard’s established minimum LOTO requirements when servicing, modifying, or conducting maintenance on energy-isolating devices.
LOTO may also apply to confined spaces, electrical equipment, machine guarding, and machine shops.
Related resources
Find documents and online tools to manage LOTO.
Construction Energized Electrical Work Permit Form
Form to authorize an energized electrical work permit for a construction project
Emergency Lock Removal Authorization Form
Form to authorize removing a personal lock or tag during an emergency
Lockout-Tagout Periodic Inspection Form
Form to conduct a periodic lockout-tagout inspection
Lockout-Tagout Procedure Form
Form to follow standard lockout-tagout procedures
Tags Plus Equipment De-Energization
Use tags plus to control hazardous energy
EHS support
Contact EHS for more information about LOTO and controlling hazardous energy, including:
- LOTO devices.
- LOTO programs.
- LOTO terminology.