Dannmar D-10 Series, User Manual

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LIFT LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE

Purpose:

This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy that could cause injury to 
personnel by the operation of lifts in need of repair or being serviced. All employees shall comply with this 
procedure. 

Responsibility: 

The responsibility for assuring that this procedure is followed is binding upon all employees and service 
personnel from outside service companies (i.e., authorized installers, contactors, etc.). All employees shall 
be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure by the facility owner/manager. Each new 
or transferred employee along with visiting outside service personnel shall be instructed by the owner/
manager (or assigned designee) in the purpose and use of the lockout procedure.

Preparation: 

Employees authorized to perform lockout shall ensure that the appropriate energy isolating device 
(i.e., circuit breaker, fuse, disconnect, etc.) is identified for the lift being locked out. Other such devices 
for other equipment may be located in close proximity of the appropriate energy isolating device. If 
the identity of the device is in question, see the shop supervisor for resolution. Assure that proper 
authorization is received prior to performing the lockout procedure.

Sequence of Lockout Procedure: 

1.  Notify all affected employees that a lockout is being performed and the reason for it. 

2.  Unload the subject lift. Shut it down and assure the disconnect switch is “OFF” if one is provided on 

the lift. 

3.  The authorized lockout person operates the main energy isolation device removing power to the 

subject lift. 

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If this is a lockable device, the authorized lockout person places the assigned padlock on the device 
to prevent its unintentional reactivation. An appropriate tag is applied stating the person’s name, at 
least 3” x 6” in size, an easily noticeably color, and states not to operate device or remove tag. 

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If this device is a non-lockable circuit breaker or fuse, replace with a “dummy” device and tag it 
appropriately as mentioned above. 

4.  Attempt to operate lift to assure the lockout is working. Be sure to return any switches to the “OFF” 

position. 

5.  The equipment is now locked out and ready for the required maintenance or service.

Restoring Equipment to Service: 

1.  Assure the work on the lift is complete and the area is clear of tools, vehicles, and personnel. 

2.  At this point, the authorized person can remove the lock (or dummy circuit breaker or fuse) & tag and 

activate the energy isolating device so that the lift may again be placed into operation.

Rules for Using Lockout Procedure:

Use the Lockout Procedure whenever the lift is being repaired or serviced, waiting for repair when current 
operation could cause possible injury to personnel, or for any other situation when unintentional operation 
could injure personnel. No attempt shall be made to operate the lift when the energy isolating device is 
locked out.