___ Is all moving equipment or machinery required to be de energized or separated from power sources during servicing, repairing, cleaning etc.?
___ Is the locking out of control circuits in lieu of locking out main disconnects prohibited?
___ Are all equipment control valve handles provided with a means for locking out?
___ Does the lockout procedure require that stored energy be released or blocked before equipment is locked out for repairs?
___ Are appropriate employees provided with individually keyed personal safety locks?
___ Are employees required to keep personal control of their keys while they have safety locks in use?
___ Is it required that only the employee exposed to the hazard install or remove the safety lock?
___ Is it required that employees check the safety of the lockout by attempting a restart after making sure no one is exposed?
___ Are employees instructed to always push the control circuit stop button prior to re-energizing the main power switch?
___ Is there a means provided to identify each employee who is working on locked out equipment by their locks or accompanying tags?
___ Is there a sufficient number of locks, tags, and warning signs for during an emergency?
___ In the event that equipment, machinery or power sources cannot be shutdown with lockout/tagout, is a safe job procedure established and rigidly followed?
___ Are strict procedures designed for the removal of locking devices when the responsible employee has left the premises (i.e. attempt to contact employee, investigation, confirmation, and removal)
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