A storage cylinder for compressed gas shall:
- have a valve connection which prevents an inadvertent connection that would result in a hazardous mixture of gasses;
- be secured in position during transportation, storage or use;
- not be rolled, slid or dropped;
- have a valve protection cap in position when the cylinder is being transported or stored;
- be in an upright position;
- be protected from physical damage;
- if it is empty, be labelled accordingly, and have the valve securely turned off;
- be stored in a well-ventilated area, away from any source of ignition.
“Confined space” means a space in which, because of its construction, location, contents or work activity, a hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fume may accumulate, resulting in an oxygen-deficient atmosphere.
A Worker shall enter a confined space only if:
- he or she is informed of and understands the characteristics of the confined space which limits, restricts or impedes exit routes, and is instructed in the procedures for entering, working in and exiting the specific confined space;
- there is an easy exit from all accessible parts of the confined space;
- there are procedures and measures in place for the removal of the worker from the confined space in the event of an emergency;
- at least one other worker is stationed outside the confined space and in proximity to it, and is readily available and capable of implementing emergency procedural measures for the removal of the worker from the confined space;
- all pipes and other supply lines with contents that are likely to create a hazard are blanked off;
- mechanical equipment in the confined space is disconnected from its power source and is locked out;
- the confined space is tested and evaluated by a competent person who shall record the results of each test in a permanent record and will certify in the record that the confined space is free from hazard and that it will remain free from hazard while any worker is in it, having regard to the nature and duration of the work to be performed.
A worker shall only enter a confined space where there exists or is likely to exist, a hazardous gas, vapour, dust or fume, or there exists or is likely to exist, an oxygen content of less than 18% or more than 23% at atmospheric pressure, when the following requirements have been met.
A Worker shall only enter a confined space if:
- the confined space is purged and ventilated to provide a safe atmosphere;
- the measures necessary to maintain a safe atmosphere have been taken;
- suitable arrangements have been made to remove the worker from the confined space should he or she require assistance;
- there is a person who is adequately trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation readily available.
In the event that the confined space cannot be purged and ventilated to maintain a safe atmosphere, a worker shall only enter the confined space if:
- he/she is using a breathing apparatus suitable to the hazard and to the maximum anticipated exposure;
- he/she is using a safety harness or similar equipment to which a rope is securely attached, with the free end being held by a worker equipped with an alarm who is while keeping watch outside the confined space;
- he/she is using such other equipment as is necessary to ensure his or her safety;
- the breathing apparatus and the safety harness, rope and other equipment have been inspected by a competent person before use and are in good working order;
- there is a person who is adequately trained in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation readily available.
Where the gas or other vapour in a confined space is or is likely to be explosive or flammable, a worker shall enter the confined space only if:
- the concentration of the gas or vapour does not or is not likely to exceed 50 per cent of the lower explosive limit of the gas or vapour;
- the only work to be performed is that of cleaning or inspecting and is of such a nature that it does not create any source of ignition.
A worker may perform cold work in a confined space that contains or is likely to contain an explosive or flammable gas or vapour where the concentration does not or is not likely to exceed 10 per cent of the lower explosive limit of the gas or vapour.
The requirements listed above apply with necessary modifications to any confined space while a worker is in that space.
Facilities Department shall ensure that:
- exits and entrances are kept clear and free of obstructions at all times;
- surfaces are observed for ice and wet, slippery conditions. (Sand and/or De-icing materials are to be applied when necessary, and water is to be mopped.);
- mats are provided in those areas by cleaning staff where slippery conditions prevail;
- adequate lighting is provided at all exit/entrances, stairways, aisles and parking lots.
A process that is likely to produce dust, fume, gas or vapour to such an extent as to be capable of forming an explosive mixture when mixed with air shall be carried out in an area that has provision for the disposal of the mixture by burning under controlled conditions.
If the area described above is not available, the process shall be performed in another area when:
- the area is identified by a sign warning of the hazard;
- the area is isolated from other operations;
- the area has a system of ventilation adequate to ensure that the dust, fume, gas or vapour does not reach a hazardous concentration;
- the area has no potential sources of ignition;
- any heating or air vents leading to other areas have baffles, chokes or dampers to reduce the effects of any explosion;
- the area has provision for explosion venting.
Definition.
Ergonomics is the study of the relationship between people and their work environment.
Fleming College is committed to the prevention of workplace injury, which includes ergonomic injury. Because there is the potential for debilitating injury which can incapacitate the worker, there is a shared responsibility by the worker and the organization to prevent ergonomic injury through education and remediation of causal conditions. Fleming College will promote education concerning ergonomics and ensure that resources are provided to improve ergonomic working conditions..
Procedures
The following procedures describe resources to assist workers in the assessment of their workstations, and the steps to be taken when additional assistance is required.
1. Assessing your workstation through self-education.
There are very common sources of discomfort that should be considered as a first step in addressing recurring pain. The following checklist identifies those conditions that you should review.
Does my workstation have:
- a fully adjustable ergonomic chair (5 levers)
- a keyboard tray set at the proper height for typing
- a mouse at the same level as the keyboard to avoid reaching
- the monitor positioned to avoid neck and eye strain
- desk resources, such as telephone, arranged for easy access
- adequate lighting
2. Recognizing symptoms of MSD/ RSI.
Workplace pains and strains include musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), Repetitive Strain Inury (RSI), Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD), and Repetitive Motion Injury (RMI). These types of injuries affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves.
MSDs develop as a result of the effects of repetitive, forceful or awkward movements on bones, joints, ligaments and other soft tissues. Workers may experience symptoms such as discomfort, pain, numbness, tingling, weakness and restricted movements.
MSD is not a medical diagnosis; it is an umbrella term for a group of injuries. Some of these injuries include:
Back pain (lower back strain, etc);
Muscle strain;
Tendonitis;
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS);
Rotator cuff syndrome;
Tennis elbow (epicondylitis); and
Shoulder pain (shoulder myalgia)
Ask yourself if you are experiencing these symptoms. Monitor for any that worsen or don’t resolve with rest. Use the discomfort scale to help identify a developing problem. Make the adjustments suggested on the website, and make a commitment to taking regular breaks from the repetitive actions or strains involved.
3. Advising your supervisor.
The supervisor must be advised of any problem noted in your self assessment, and of the onset of MSD/RSI symptoms.
The supervisor and the worker are responsible for analyzing the situation and implementing a plan to correct the problem if the review reveals common sources of discomfort.
The supervisor will notify the administration if further assessment by certified professionals is required. This may be required if advanced symptoms are indicated.
5. Acquiring alternative physical resources
When alternative resources are required to address deficiencies, the supervisor must either acquire the correct items for the worker, or contact the Facilities office to obtain the necessary items:
- Small cost items such as palm rests, foot rests, stress mats, phone headsets, mice, will be acquired through the supervisor’s departmental budget. Alternative mouse options are available on temporary loan, from the Information Kiosk or main reception area at each campus.
- Higher cost items, such as ergonomic chairs, computer carts, and keyboard trays will be acquired by the Facilities office.
6. Reporting medical problems
When the measures described do not relieve symptoms of MSD/RSI within two weeks, then a health professional should be consulted. The supervisor must complete an Accident /RSI report and send it to the Benefits Administrator in HR.. The Benefits Administrator will complete a Form 7 document for submission to WSIB, in the event of a future claim for lost days of work . The supervisor should also assign duties or vary routines which would relieve the worker of the RSI activity.
The suggested timeframe of two weeks to attempt the corrective measures described, is a guideline only, and any serious situation should be dealt with as may be deemed prudent by the worker or supervisor.
The overall message on Ergonomics at Fleming College is that you take some time to assess your situation, using the suggested tools, and not hesitate to come forward through your supervisor, regarding any RSI issue, so that the College can ensure your workplace health and safety.
8.10 First Aid
First Aid is an essential part of Sir Sandford Fleming College’s emergency response system and overall health and safety program. Sir Sandford Fleming College will comply with all legislation relating to first aid.
First Aid can:
- save lives;
- reduce the chance of permanent damage;
- help prevent an injury from becoming more serious;
- minimize the length and extent of medical treatment;
- reduce lost time from work.
Research shows that people trained in first aid have fewer and less severe accidents, both on the job and off, than untrained people.
In Ontario, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act contain regulations relating to first aid.
Ontario Workers’ Compensation Act requires the employer to:
- provide and maintain first-aid equipment, facilities, and trained first-aiders in the workplace;
- post the WCB’s poster called, “In All Cases of Injury/Disease” in a place or places where all workers can see it;
- make sure that first aid is given immediately;
- make sure that there is a record of the first aid treatment or any advice given to the employee;
- complete and give to the employee Form 156 (“Treatment Memorandum”) if more than first aid treatment or advice is needed;
- provide immediate transportation to a hospital, doctor, or the employee’s home;
- submit a Form 7 to the WSIB, within three days of learning of an accident (this form is also known as an “Employer’s Report of Accidental Injury/Industrial Disease”);
- provide first aid stations which are easily accessible for the prompt treatment of any worker at all times.
It is the Employee’s duty to:
- get first aid treatment immediately;
- notify the employer immediately of any injury or the possible onset of a work-related illness;
- choose his/her own doctor;
- complete and promptly return all WSIB forms.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations for Industrial Establishment specify the following:
- A person trained in artificial respiration (rescue breathing) must be conveniently available in certain situations.
- Eyewash fountains must be provided where a worker is exposed to a potential hazard of injury to the eyes due to contact with a biological or chemical substance.
- A quick-acting deluge shower must be provided in an area where a worker may be exposed to an injury to the skin due to contact with certain substances.
- A worker who may be exposed to a biological, chemical or physical agent that may endanger the worker’s safety or health, must be trained, among other things in proper emergency measures and procedures, including first aid.
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Regulations specifies the following:
- Employees must be trained in first aid measures in case they inhale or swallow a hazardous material or get it on their skin or in their eyes. (First aid measures are listed on both the supplier label of a hazardous product and corresponding Material Safety Data Sheet.)
Sir Sandford Fleming College will comply with legislated requirements for first aid training and equipment and will maintain such equipment as prescribed by the Workers’ Compensation Act.
The First Aid stations and training of first aiders will be monitored by the JOHSC.
In this policy, flammable liquid means a liquid having a flash point below 38.7 C and a vapour pressure below 275 kilopascals absolute at 37.8 C.
(OH&S Act & Reg. for Industrial Establishments).
Flammable liquids shall be handled in such a manner so as to prevent the hazard of explosion or fire.
Flammable liquids shall be:
- in an area that is removed from any potential source of ignition;
- dispensed in an area equipped with ventilation adequate to remove any hazardous concentration of fume or vapour if dispensed indoors.
Flammable liquids not required for immediate use shall be stored in approved containers which are:
Located:
- outdoors and remote from any means of egress,
- in a building not used for any other purpose, or
In a room that:
- is separated from the rest of the building with partitions having at least one hour fire resistance rating;
- has self-closing doors, hinged to swing outwardly on their vertical axes.
Equipped with:
- a drain connected to a dry sump or holding tank;
- liquid tight seals between interior walls and floor and a liquid-tight ramped sill at any door opening which is not in an exterior wall;
- other means to prevent leakage or spillage of the flammable liquid from the storage room to another part of the workplace in the building.
Having natural ventilation:
• to the outdoors by upper and lower exterior wall gravity louvres.
A maximum of 235 litres of flammable liquids may be stored:
• in sealed containers having a capacity of not more than 23 litres each;
• in a metal cabinet of double-walled construction with a three-point door latch and a liquid-tight door sill raised at least 50 mm above the floor.
An area where flammable liquids is dispensed shall have:
• mechanical ventilation from floor level to the outdoors at the rate of 18 cubic meters-per-hour per square meter of floor area;
• containers and dispensing equipment bonded and grounded when flammable liquid is dispensed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s. 22.
A portable container used for dispensing flammable liquid in a work area shall be made of material suitable to provide for the safety of all workers and have:
• a spring-loaded cap;
• a flame arrestor. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 851, s.23;
• CSA approval.
To ensure safe walking conditions for employees, students and visitors, floors and stairways must:
• be kept clean and sanitary at all times;
• be free of holes or loose tiles/carpet;
• be kept as dry as possible;
• not be washed during high traffic periods;
• have non-skid surfaces (mats) in high traffic areas or internal areas that become wet due to weather conditions.
Guardrails shall be:
• around the perimeter of an uncovered opening in a floor, roof or other surface to which a worker has access.
Provided at the perimeter and ends of:
• a raised floor, mezzanine, balcony, gallery, landing, platform, walkway, ramp or other surface;
• a vat, bin or tank, the top of which is less than 107 cm above the surrounding floor, ground, platform or other surface;
• around a machine, electrical installation, place or thing that is likely to endanger the safety of any worker.
The above does not apply to:
• a loading dock;
• a pit used for maintenance of vehicles or similar equipment;
• a roof to which access is required for maintenance purposes only;
• a swimming pool;
• a stage in an auditorium or lecture theatre.
A guardrail should be designed and constructed to meet the requirements for guardrails as set out in Parts 3 and 4 of the Ontario Building Code or it shall;
• have a horizontal top rail located not less than 91and not more that 107 cm above the surface to be guarded;
• have an intermediate rail located midway between the top rail and the surface to be guarded;
• if tools or other objects may fall on a worker, have a toe-board that extends from the surface to be guarded to a height of not less than 125 mm;
• be free of splinters and other hazardous protrusions.
The following guide lines for hand tool use shall be followed:
• Hand tools shall be made of material of good quality and shall be appropriate for the work for which they will be used.
• Hand tools shall be used only for the specific purposes for which they are designed.
• When constructed with wooden handles, hand tools shall be made of best quality straight-grained material, which is of suitable shape and size, and which is smooth and without splinters or sharp edges.
• When used in an area where there is risk of an explosive atmosphere being ignited, hand tools shall be of a non-sparking type.
• Hand tools consisting of hammers, sledges, cold chisels, cutters, punches and other similar shock tools should be made of carefully-selected steel which is hard enough to withstand blows without mushrooming.
• Hand tools shall be tempered, dressed and repaired only by properly qualified persons.
• Hand tools shall be provided with protection for their sharp edges or sharp points when not in use.
• Hand tools shall not be allowed to lie on floors, passageways or areas where they may cause someone to fall or trip.
• Hand tools shall be inspected periodically and replaced or repaired when found to be defective.
“Hazardous Room” means a room containing a substance which, because of its nature or the form in which the substance exists, is handled or stored, may explode or become easily ignited, causing a fire or creating an atmosphere or condition of imminent hazard to a worker.
Hazardous Room refers to a room:
• with an area greater than 15 square meters;
• requiring a distance of travel greater than 4.5 meters from any point in the room to an exit doorway.
A Hazardous Room shall:
• have at least two exit doorways that are at least three-quarters of the length of the diagonal distance of the room from each other;
• have one exit doorway located within a maximum distance of 25 meters from any point in the room;
• be identified and have signage placed to inform others of its location.
An enclosed workplace shall be maintained at a temperature:
• that is suitable for the type of work performed;
• that is no less that 18°C;
• that is not likely to cause physical stress because of heat or cold.
The above statement does not apply to a work area:
• that is normally unheated;
• where materials requiring lower temperatures are used or stored, or a process or activity is carried out or performed requiring lower temperatures;
• where radiant heating is such that a worker working in the area has the degree of comfort that would result were the area heated to 18°C;
• where the work or activity is such that a temperature of 18°C could cause discomfort;
• during the first hour of the main operating shift where heating from processing or equipment provides a substantial portion of the heating.
If it is not practical in the circumstances to maintain the temperature of an enclosed workplace as required by the above policy, the College shall, in consultation with the JOHSC, develop, maintain and put into effect measures and procedures to ensure that a worker is not exposed to heat or cold stress conditions that are likely to endanger or injure the worker.
Good housekeeping is an effective operating practice which results in a reduced accident rate and increased employee morale.
Good housekeeping practices ensure that:
• a sufficient number of garbage containers are provided, used and regularly cleared. (Use separate containers for broken glass.)
• all working surfaces are in safe condition and kept clean and dry. (An adequate supply of proper cleaning materials should always be available.)
• storage space is adequate and clearly marked;
• employees are trained to recognize hazards and report them to their supervisor;
• rooms used for storing janitorial materials and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with good hygiene practices;
• janitorial work that may cause dusty conditions shall be done in a manner that will minimize contamination of air by dust;
• waste materials shall be removed from work areas as necessary to protect the health and safety of workers;
• the employer in consultation with the Safety Officer and JOHSC shall develop, establish and put into effect measures and procedures to ensure that waste materials contaminated or potentially contaminated with hazardous infectious agents that are likely to endanger the health or safety of a worker are collected, contained, identified, transported, handled, stored and treated in a manner that will not endanger the health and safety of a worker.
Toilets and washbasins for the use of workers shall:
• be provided in accordance with the requirements for sanitary facilities as set out in Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code;
• have hot and cold running water for the washbasins;
• have reasonable personal hygiene supplies and equipment, including soap, disposable towels or dryers.
The College will ensure that:
• potable water is available from a fountain with an upward jet or from a tap from a piped water supply.
The Worker will ensure that:
• refrigerators used to store cultures, specimens or biological ampules shall not be used to store food or drink;
• no food, drink or cosmetics shall be consumed, applied or kept in areas where infectious materials, hazardous chemicals or hazardous drugs are used, handled or stored.
Employees will adhere to the following policies:
• Except for a step stool, a worker shall not stand upon a chair, box or other loose object while working.
• A chair, box or other loose object shall not be used to support a ladder, scaffold or working platform.
• A ladder as a regular means of access between levels of a structure shall rise at least 900 mm above the highest point to be reached by any person using the ladder, or one of the uprights shall be continued to that height to serve as a handrail at the top. (The ladder shall have a clear space of at least 150 mm behind every rung.)
• Ladders shall not stand on loose bricks or other loose packing, but shall have a level and firm footing.
• Undue sagging of ladders shall be prevented.
• Ladders shall be equally and properly supported on each upright.
• Ladders having a missing or defective rung shall not be used.
• No ladder having rungs which depend, for its support, on nails, spikes or other similar fixing, shall be used.
• Any ladder identified as unsafe/unfit shall be condemned and removed from use. (Condemned ladders will be destroyed immediately.
Condemned ladders will not be sold, donated or given to others.)
• Persons in charge of repair work for which portable ladders or platforms are required shall see that the ladders and platforms are of the proper type for the work in question.
• Portable ladders should be used at a pitch such that the horizontal distance from the top support to the foot of the ladder is one-quarter of the length of the ladder.
• Crowding on ladders is not permitted.
• Portable ladders shall not be placed in front of doors opening towards the ladder unless the door is blocked open, locked or guarded.
• Portable ladders shall not be spliced together.
• A ladder shall have rungs which are spaced 300 mm on centres.
• A ladder shall have side rails which are at least 300 mm apart.
• No ladder shall be present in an elevator shaft or a similar hoisting area when the shaft or area is being used for hoisting.
• The side rails of a wooden ladder of the cleat type shall not be less than 400 mm and not less than 610 mm apart. (Cleat ladders shall not measure less than 38 mm by 89 mm if the ladder is 5.8 mm or less long. Cleat ladders shall measure not less than 38 mm by 140 mm if the ladder is more than 5.8 mm long.)
• The rungs of a wooden ladder of the cleat type shall measure not less than 19 mm by 64 mm if side rails are 400 mm apart, or, 19 mm by 89 mm if the side rails are more than 400 mm apart and not more than 610 mm apart. (These rungs shall be braced by filler blocks that are 19 mm thick and are located between the rungs.)
• a double-width ladder shall have three evenly-spaced rails that measure at least 38 mm by 140 mm. (This type of ladder shall have rungs that measure at least 38 mm by 89 mm. The rungs shall extend the full width of the ladder and are braced by filler blocks that are at least 19 mm thick and shall not be less than 1.5 m wide and not more than 2 m wide.)
• when a step-ladder is being used as a self-supporting unit, its legs shall be fully-spread and its spreader shall be locked;
• no worker shall stand on the top of or the pail shelf of a step-ladder;
• Sir Sandford Fleming College will comply with the OHS Act and its regulations concerning ladders.
The Worker shall ensure that every ladder:
• is securely fixed so that it cannot move from its top or bottom points of rest;
• if it cannot be secured at the top, it shall be securely fastened at the base;
• if fastening at the base is impossible, a worker shall be stationed at the foot to prevent slipping.
Where ladders connect different floors:
• the ladders shall be staggered;
• a protective landing with the smallest possible opening shall be provided at each floor and shall be free of obstruction;
• a safety cage that meets the requirements of Section 84.(2) of the OHS Act and Regulations for Construction Projects shall be provided.
Portable ladders shall be stored so that:
• they are easy to access;
• they can be easily and safely withdrawn for use;
• they are not exposed to the weather, excessive heat or excessive dampness;
• they are exposed to good ventilation;
• if horizontal, they are sufficiently supported to avoid sagging and permanent set.
The maximum length of a ladder measured along its side rail shall not be more than:
• 5 m for a trestle ladder or for each of the base and extension sections of an extension trestle ladder;
• 6 m for a step-ladder;
• 9 m for a single ladder or an individual section of a ladder;
• 15 m for an extension ladder with two sections;
• 20 m for an extension ladder with more that two sections.
Wooden ladders:
• shall be constructed with uprights of adequate strength made of wood free from visible defects and having the grain of the wood running lengthwise;
• shall be constructed with rungs made of wood free from visible defects and mortised into the uprights, to the exclusion of any rungs fixed only by nails:
• roofers’ and painters’ ladders shall not be used by workers in other trades;
• portable ladders should be equipped with non-slip bases;
• portable ladders shall not be used as a guy, brace or skid or for any other purpose for which they are not intended;
• shall be constructed with sound material and be of adequate strength having regard to the loads and strains;
• shall be constructed with wood of good quality shall have long fibres, shall be in good condition, and shall not be painted or treated in a manner likely to hide defects.
The College will ensure that:
• a workplace is provided with illumination in accordance with the minimum lighting requirements as set out in Part 3 of the Ontario Building Code;
• the brightness levels and ratios, glare, contrast and shadows are maintained at a level that is not likely to be a hazard to a worker;
• if a glare from a direct lighting source is likely to be a hazard to a worker, the source will be shielded by louvres, lenses, lens covers or diffusers which control glare;
• if a worker is required to use a video display terminal for a continuous period of one hour or more, the worker shall have at least five minutes of time free from such work in every hour;
• burned-out light bulbs and fluorescent tubes are promptly replaced with appropriate replacements to assure the workplace is provided with adequate illumination to perform the work safely;
• lighting equipment is serviced and maintained at regular intervals to assure prescribed illumination;
• that if fluorescent tubes are disposed of by crushing or compacting, it shall be done in an area adequately ventilated to protect the health and safety of the worker and the worker shall be provided with and use appropriate protective equipment.
Lockout means to physically neutralize all energies in a piece of equipment before beginning any maintenance or repair work or in the event of an emergency.
Lockouts generally involve:
• stopping all energy flows (for example, by turning off switches, or valves on supply lines);
• locking switches and valves;
• securing the machine, device, or power transmission line in a de-energized state (for example, by applying blocks or blanks, or bleeding hydraulic or pneumatic pressure from lines).
If lockout procedures are not performed correctly, uncontrolled energies could result in:
• chemical exposures;
• electrocution;
• cuts, abrasions, crushing injuries, amputations or death;
• burns;
• fires and explosions.
Each lockout procedure shall include:
• the person responsible for performing the lockout;
• the person responsible for ensuring that the lockout is properly performed;
• the energy source to be controlled by the lockout;
• the location of control panels, power sources, switches, interlocks, valves, blocking points, relief valves and/or blanking and bleeding points;
• special hazards;
• personal protective equipment required;
• step by step lockout procedure;
• step by step procedure for removing the lockout.
The Employer shall protect all workers by:
• identifying all activities and machines, equipment and processes which require lockouts i.e. repairs, maintenance and cleaning of equipment;
• making the appropriate persons responsible for lockouts;
• ensuring that lockouts are performed by authorized persons only;
• ensuring that supervisors develop procedures for each specific lockout situation;
• training those who will perform lockouts;
• verifying the effectiveness of such training;
• reviewing, updating and enforcing the lockout policy.
The Supervisor shall:
• assist in identifying activities, machines, equipment and processes in their work area that require lockouts;
• ensure that lockouts are performed by qualified persons;
• develop procedures and train workers regarding procedures for each specific lockout situation;
• review, update and enforce the lockout policy and procedures;
• be notified of lockouts in their area;
• ensure that all lockouts are authorized by work permits;
• ensure that lockouts stay in effect if work is not completed at the end of the shift;
• ensure that completed work is signed off the work permit.
The Worker shall:
• follow the lockout policy and procedures as outlined for his/her specific work area.