Lockout/tagout safety program

Subject

UW Lockout/Tagout Safety Program SAFETY 94-1 (Rev. 5/95)

Purpose

To protect the safety of UW Facilities (UWF) employees and prevent injuries that could result from the unexpected startup, energization, or release of stored energy during the servicing and maintenance of equipment.

Practice

Employees, Leads, Supervisors, and Department Managers must comply with the UW Lockout Safety Program. A complete copy of the program is attached to this Safety Practice.

References

Resources

Responsibility: Action

RoleResponsibility
Employee
  • See UW Lockout Safety Program for employee's responsibilities
Supervisor
  • See UW Lockout Safety Program for Supervisor's responsibilities
Safety Administrator
  • Monitor UW Facilities' compliance with UW Lockout Safety Program