Energy Control (LOTO) Inspection

Inspections are conducted to serve as a “spot check" to verify that the lockout program continues to be deployed properly; this can be carried out by any authorised employee. Each inspection must include an assessment of the working area, a review of the written equipment-specific lockout procedure, observation of an authorised employee using the procedure, and identification of any corrective actions required to address deficiencies identified during the inspection. Inspections must be conducted by an authorised employee not directly involved in the task being evaluated.

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Conducted on
Prepared by
Location (Cell Number)
Machine (CL) Number

Part 1 - Equipment being worked upon at the time of the inspection

Is a maintenance technician or contractor working on the machine at this time?
Is the equipment clearly locked out, with the correct RED LOTO padlocks, hasps and identification tags on each source of hazardous energy?
Is the work area clearly and securely protected by barriers, tapes and signs to prevent unauthorised entry?
Please take photos of the work area, whether barriered off or not

Part 2 - Equipment-Specific Lockout Procedure

Can the technician / contractor identify the equipment-specific lockout procedure?
Why not?
Do the hazardous energy sources match those identified in the equipment-specific lockout procedure? (get the technician / contractor to demonstrate for you)

Part 3 - Demonstration of Lockout in Action

Is the person performing maintenance tasks a contractor?
Was Lockout applied by an MB Aerospace authorised employee with the contractor present?
The LOTO procedure requires that Lockout is applied by an MB Aerospace authorised person and carried out with the contractor present; the verification steps should then be taken and BOTH apply their locks and tags
Why was an MB Aerospace technician not present while Lockout was applied?
Was the equipment locked out in accordance with the procedure?
Can the MB Aerospace technician / contractor demonstrate / explain the verification steps?
Ask the technician / contractor to show you the Lockout key(s) - they should have one key per Lockout padlock, on their person at all times - especially if leaving the equipment unattended for any length of time
Has the technician / contractor got the key(s) available for examination?
If the answer is NO - where are the key(s)?

Part 4 - Lock

Is the lock(s) used an MB Aerospace-issued red lock, applied with a hasp and correct ID Tag?
If not, why not?

Part 5 - Equipment Return To Service

IF the equipment is ready to be returned to operational service, are machine guards & safety devices replaced?
Have they been positively checked for correct function, before handing back?
Are all other employees in a safe zone, well away from the machine at first start-up?