The University of Washington: Facilities Services

Lockout Safety

Subject

Lockout Safety SAFETY 94-1 (Rev. 5/95)

Purpose

To protect the safety of Physical Plant employees and prevent injuries that could result from the unexpected startup, energization, or release of stored energy during the servicing and maintenance of equipment.

Practice

Employees, Leads, Supervisors, and Department Managers must comply with the UW Lockout Safety Program. A complete copy of the program is attached to this Safety Practice.

References

UW Lockout Safety program, WAC 296-803, Administrative Policy Statement 12.6

Responsibility : Action

  • Employee:

    • See UW Lockout Safety Program for employee’s responsibilities
  • Supervisor:

    • See UW Lockout Safety Program for Supervisor’s responsibilities
  • Safety Administrator:

    • Monitor Physical Plant’s compliance with UW Lockout Safety Program