Identification requirements

The following items must be identified and acted on as part of a lockout procedure:

• Identify all energy sources that influence or are connected to the machinery or equipment.
• Identify the correct electrical source and disconnect it in the following way:
  • For plugged-in equipment, pull the plug from the socket and place the male end on the equipment where it is readily visible.
• Identify the correct breaker and switch it to the off position.
• Identify the equipment to be shut down.
• Identify the correct switch and turn it to the off position.