MFD Lock and Tag Authorization

To apply lock and tag you must:

• Be current in training.  To check your training status, click here.
• Be authorized to apply LOTO on your JHAM.
• Have successfully completed a "basic LOTO review" (and a "group lockout review" if applicable) within past 12 months - see Annual Review of LOTO program below
• Be knowledgeable and qualified to de-energize the equipment and to perform the specific lock out activities required.
• Obtain permission from the equipment custodian before locking out the equipment (and be formally approved to used the ELP, if applicable).

Annual Review of LOTO Program

The annual review is required by OSHA to ensure that employees understand how to perform the LOTO program activities that they are expected to do as part of their job.  All LOTO authorized employees must complete a "Basic LOTO review" each year.  Additionally, those who apply LOTO in a group lockout situation (for example when you need to work on equipment that you are not authorized/qualified to de-energize and lock out for yourself) must also complete the "group lockout review".

2007 Annual Review

The 2007 Annual LOTO Review will begin in mid-September.

MFD implemented a new Group LOTO procedure.  The 2007 review will focus on ensuring that employees understand this new procedures.

Employees should read the new SLAC LOTO Program and review the checklist of topics that will be covered prior to scheduling a review with Karen Holtemann.

2006 Annual Review

All MFD employees must complete a 2006 review by May 1, 2006 or their LOTO authorization will be suspended until they complete the review.  A 2006 review must be completed by May 1, 2006 regardless of the date of their 2005 review.

New employees must complete a review before they will be assigned a set of locks.

Employees should read the new SLAC LOTO Program and review the checklist of topics that will be covered prior to scheduling a review with Karen Holtemann.