Implementation of procedures, controls
and specialized personnel guarantee
safety during activities where energized
systems are present.
PLAN
• Verify that a specific energy isolation procedure is in
place.
• Each job shall be both risk assessed and performed
by competent personnel.
• Ensure that the permit to work refers unambiguously
to the equipment on which the intervention is requested.
• Guarantee to periodically inspect and maintain portable
appliances and equipment, which work under energy.
READY?
• Is an energy isolation certificate completed in conjunction
with and referred to in the PTW?
• Have you verified that no stored energy or other hazards
remain prior to start your job, and that the energy isolation
is properly done?
• Does authorized competent personnel, who has been
appointed by the Company Management, perform
the energy isolation?
• Are the PPEs identified by the Employer in the specific
risk
assessment for the required task, in good condition and worn
by all people?
GO!
• Do not carry out unauthorized activities. Follow the
provisions
of the permit to work.
• Use lockout and tagout devices to inform of isolation and
to
prevent non-authorized operations.
• Ensure that no work or equipment movement is allowed
under or near an overhead power line unless precautions
have been taken.