Group Lockout
In many workplaces a group of authorized workers may need to service equipment that has several energy sources and several energy-isolating devices. In these instances, group lockout may be used.
Group Lockout
Under group lockout, protection must be used which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device.
The Primary Responsible Authorized Employee
The primary responsibility for a set number of employees working under the protection of a group lockout or tagout device must be vested in a single authorized employee. In other words, just one designated person in the group assumes responsibility for securing each energy-isolating device.
However, each authorized employee should be assured of his or her right to personally verify that the hazardous energy has been isolated and/or de-energized.
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8-2. When performing group lockout/tagout, who is responsible for securing each energy isolation device?
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