Shift or Personnel Changes

DOE-STD-1030-96

After the activity that required temporary or partial removal of the lockout/tagout is

completed, the lockout/tagout will either be reapplied or completely removed. If the

lockout/tagout is to be reapplied, the equipment must be shut down, deenergized, verified,

and locked/tagged just as it was for the initial application. If a record like the sample

Lockout/Tagout Record Sheet (Appendix A) is being used, the new tags should be added to

the list in Block [12] of that sheet. If the lockout/tagout is to be completely removed, it

must be done in accordance with the normal procedure for release, removal, and restoration.

4.7 Shift or Personnel Changes

Ensuring personnel safety and continued work boundary isolation during shift or personnel

changes requires special attention. All facilities should establish procedures for the orderly

transfer of responsibility and protection under a lockout/tagout.

4.7.1

Facilities Using Individual-Controlled Lockout/Tagout

Facilities using individual-controlled lockout/tagout may be able to use the

following method: The off-going and oncoming persons together review and

verify the lockout/tagout. At each energy-isolating device, oncoming persons

attach their own new tag and off-going persons remove their tag. All keys for

applicable locking devices are turned over to the oncoming person. This

transfers "ownership" of the lockout/tagout without releasing control over the

energy-isolating devices.

4.7.2

Facilities Using Centrally Controlled Lockout/Tagout

Facilities using centrally controlled lockout/tagout should ensure that control of

the lockout/tagout is maintained during shift changes. If a new work crew is

taking over the work, or if outside vendor personnel are involved in the work,

each individual or work group representative should release their lockout/-

tagout(s) at the end of the shift for turnover to the oncoming personnel. At the

beginning of each shift, each individual or work group representative should

verify the adequacy of lockout/tagout protection and receive new authorization

from the responsible supervisor or manager before beginning work.