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The key to ensuring continuity of employee protection during shift changes is to have clearly defined and well-written procedures and provide sufficient employee training.
shift change process.
■ Whether or not shift change permits
are required.
Shift change permits can be a useful
way to manage and track who has pos- session of the keys for your job locks/shift transfer devices. Permit systems are gener- ally recommended when lockout activities extend beyond two or more shifts.
Resources for Implementing a Transfer Lock System
The key to ensuring continuity of employee protection during shift changes is to have clearly defined and well-written procedures and provide sufficient employee training.
By putting effective shift change proce- dures in place, workers can gain peace of mind knowing that gaps in protection are covered, and they can proceed with the work in a safe manner.
Continuity devices and a transfer lock system also enable companies to provide optimal protection for their employees, empowering them to maintain compliance and become industry leaders for the effec- tive control of hazardous energy.
For organizations looking for addi- tional support with implementing a trans- fer lock system into their lockout pro- gram, consider contacting a third-party safety expert who can make assessments and help develop the written programs and procedures. Whether for shift change procedures or other lockout needs, safety managers are encouraged to consider re- sources that can assist their organization in achieving safer, more compliant work environments.
Bill Belongea is the safety services program manager at The Master Lock Company and has nearly 20 years of experience in the safety industry. A graduate from the Univer- sity of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a B.S.E. in occupational safety, he has experience in the printing, injection molding, aerospace, construction, and press industries and now
utilizes his expertise to help facility and fac- tory managers all over the world, including Europe, Australia, China, and Mexico. He has extensive knowledge in best practice safety approaches and is currently a member of the ANSI Z244.1 Standard Committee on
REFERENCES
the Control of Hazardous Energy, as well as the ANSI Z10 Safety Management Systems Committee. He is also a veteran of Opera- tion Joint Guardian in Kosovo in 2000 and Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003-2004 as a member of the U.S. Army.
1. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147 2. https://www.osha.gov/top10citedstandards
3. https://www.osha.gov/OshDoc/data_General_Facts/factsheet-lockout-tagout.pdf 4. https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147 5. https://www.masterlock.com/new-safety-products/professional-lockout-services.
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