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Red lock lockout/tagout LIR major changes and phased implementation expectations

This notice rescinds notice 0146. The requirements contained in this notice are identical to those contained in 0146, except the revised red lockout/tagout tags are now available from Fisher Scientific (Part No. 19-045-429). For questions, contact Theresa Cull of Institutional Industrial Hygiene and Safety (HSR-5) at 7-7586.

LIR 402-860-01, Lockout/Tagout for Personal Safety, has been revised to incorporate requirements from the Department of Energy Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations for DOE facilities, and recommended changes from a 2002 self-assessment of the Laboratory's Lockout/Tagout Program. The revised LIR includes major changes that require a phased implementation and must have been implemented by Aug. 2. This notice, which is being released concurrently with the revised LIR, summarizes the major changes (refer to the LIR for additional information) and provides the requirements and phased implementation expectations.

This notice has been revised to allow more time for responsible division leaders to identify equipment, machinery and systems that require independent verification, and to provide clarification of expectations.

To read the notice, click here.

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