• all persons have been cleared from the immediate area and machine guards, where
applicable have been replaced. The only exception to this requirement is when the equipment must be energized for troubleshooting or adjusting purposes. This work
must be done following very strict procedures which shall be well communicated
before the work is started.
• Individual employee locks will be replaced by a community lock at the end of the work
shift. The community lock key will be transferred to the current or on-coming shift
supervisor or to the qualified person responsible for the work on the on-coming shift.
Restore Power — when all repair work is completed and all persons are positioned safely.
• Notify all personnel involved with the job or task that the lockout/tagout is complete,
that the electrical supply is being restored, and to remain clear of the equipment and
electrical supply.
Notes:
1 Lockout/Tagout of 3 phase equipment – Each individual working on a three phase
circuit must assure that all three phases are open and grounded.
2 Each location shall also adopt lockout procedures that address situations where work
extends beyond the end of a shift, as well as specifics to address how and when a
lock can be removed by someone other than the person who placed the lock.
3 All work done on electrical equipment components must be done by or under the
direct supervision of a qualified electrician as defined in 30 CFR, Parts 75 & 77.
4 Each mine shall produce individual laminated tags for persons performing electrical
work which will include the person’s picture, name, and signature with spaces for the
time, date and description of the work they are performing.