7.5 Release after Long-Term Shutdown
You should have an additional energy-control procedure to protect workers if they must restart
equipment after long-term shutdowns. Make sure you do the following:
- Determine who will be responsible for monitoring any lockout and tagout devices that control
energy to the equipment. - Include steps in the procedure for protecting workers if they need to remove or change parts
while the equipment is shut down. - Do not restart equipment until you are absolutely certain that it is working properly.
5. If there has been a long-term shutdown of equipment or machinery, what action should
you take prior to startup?a. Be absolutely certain the equipment is working properly
b. Get permission from the safety officer to perform startup
c. Determine the date and time shutdown occurred
d. Coordinate startup activities with the safety department