Lockouts and Tagouts - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

FINDING:

Safe condition checks in block 26 on several Tagout Authorization forms do not ensure safe

conditions are established for each of the hazard types identified in block 9. (References: 1, 2)

[Concern: 4]

DISCUSSION: Examples are:

1. A Complex-95-022 states that the hazard is "Contamination" but safe condition check

is marked "N/A".

2. Tagouts A Complex-95-015 and A Complex-95-014 state that the hazard is

"Personnel Contamination" but safe condition checks are marked "N/A".

3. A Complex-95-013 states that the hazards are "Explosion, Fire" but safe condition

check is marked "N/A".

4. A Complex-95-011 states that the hazards are "Electrical shock and flooding of raw

water pump out pit 01A." The safe condition check indicated was a zero voltage check

only which did not address the safe isolation for low temperature/pressure fluid systems

as required in Section 7.3.1 of Reference 2.

FINDING:

Contrary to Reference 2, caution tags are being used for components or systems that are not

functional. (References: 1, 2)

DISCUSSION: Examples are:

1. Caution tagout R-95-004, 244-AR Compressed Air, states that the compressor is

out-of-service.

2. Caution tagout B-95-028, 241-B Air Compressor, states that the compressor does

not operate.

FINDING:

Caution tagout AR-95-003 does not specify a precaution or item of information necessary before

the operation of the components covered. (References: 1, 2)

DISCUSSION: The tagout states in block 10, "Leave breaker in OFF position. Do not

operate fan. Operation not covered by SARP." This information does not specify a

precaution to be met prior to operation.

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