Knowby
Lock Out Expectations - Claymark
To ensure all staff understand and follow lockout safety expectations to prevent injury and equipment damage.
To ensure all staff understand and follow lockout safety expectations to prevent injury and equipment damage.
1
Step 1 of 7
<p><span><strong>Do Not Tamper with Safety Devices</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><span><span><strong>Never</strong> adjust or disable safety devices such as:</span></span></p><ul><li><span><span>Interlocks</span></span></li><li><span><span>Gates</span></span></li><li><span><span>Light curtains</span></span></li><li><span><span>E-stops</span></span></li><li><span><span>Padlocks</span></span></li><li>Lockout devices</li></ul><p><span><span> <br> </span>If a safety device is faulty, <strong>lock out the machine</strong> and report it <strong>immediately</strong>.<br></span></p>

Do Not Tamper with Safety Devices


Never adjust or disable safety devices such as:

  • Interlocks
  • Gates
  • Light curtains
  • E-stops
  • Padlocks
  • Lockout devices


If a safety device is faulty, lock out the machine and report it immediately.

2
Step 2 of 7
<p><span><strong>Access Only Authorised Areas</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Do not<strong> </strong>enter any area unless:</span><br></p><ul><li>You have been trained for that specific machine/area.<br></li><li>You have a signed SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).</li></ul>

Access Only Authorised Areas


Do not enter any area unless:

  • You have been trained for that specific machine/area.
  • You have a signed SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).
3
Step 3 of 7
<p><span><strong>Planer Safety Rules</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p><span><strong>Never</strong> go behind or open back doors of any planer while it's running.</span></p><p><br><strong>Never</strong> open the planer hood or make adjustments unless the planer is in <strong>SET-UP MODE</strong>.</p>

Planer Safety Rules


Never go behind or open back doors of any planer while it's running.


Never open the planer hood or make adjustments unless the planer is in SET-UP MODE.

4
Step 4 of 7

Know Your Limits


Only perform tasks you’ve been trained and signed off for.


If unsure: ask your supervisor before proceeding.

5
Step 5 of 7
<p><span><strong>Lock Out Procedure</strong></span></p><p><strong><br></strong></p><p>Use your personal lock every time you enter behind a safety gate or guarded area.</p>

Lock Out Procedure


Use your personal lock every time you enter behind a safety gate or guarded area.

6
Step 6 of 7

Complete Required Documentation


You must complete the SOP for every area you work in before starting tasks.

7
Step 7 of 7
<p><span><strong>Report Issues Immediately</strong></span></p><p><br></p><p>If you notice any safety device faults or issues:</p><ul><li>Lock out the equipment immediately.</li><li>Report the issue to your supervisor ASAP.</li></ul>

Report Issues Immediately


If you notice any safety device faults or issues:

  • Lock out the equipment immediately.
  • Report the issue to your supervisor ASAP.