Control of Hazardous Energy

The University is committed to the protection of University workers from occupational hazards, including the potential risks associated with hazardous conditions of equipment and energy sources. The Control of Hazardous Energy Program meets the University's goal of eliminating of hazardous conditions by the application of accepted engineering and work practice control measures, including lock out tag out and other methods. When effective engineering controls are not feasible, or while they are being implemented, appropriate control measures must be used.

The Control of Hazardous Energy Program includes the following elements:

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1.0  Introduction
2.0 Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control
3.0 Safety Precautions
4.0 Education and Training Requirements 
5.0 Protective Appliances 
6.0 Standard Operating Procedures 
7.0 Emergency Response Procedures 
8.0 Communication and Notification 
9.0 Documentation 
10.0 Program Review and Audit 
11.0 Definitions 
12.0 References and Additional Resources 
13.0 Appendix  
13.1 Safety Bulletin - Control of Hazardous Energy    
13.2 Standard Protocol for the Control of Hazardous Energy 
13.3 Standard Protocol for Group Control of Hazardous Energy 
13.4 Safe Work Instruction for the Control of Hazardous Energy in Cord-Connected Electrical Equipment

Click HERE for the Control of Hazardous Energy training course offered by EH&S.

Important documents and links

• Hazardous Energy Location Work Permit - Facilities Management (PDF)
• Hazardous Energy Location Work Permit Instructions - Facilities Management (PDF)
• Campus Infrastructure Group Lock Out Declaration of Energy Isolation Form (PDF)
• Campus Infrastructure Lock Removal Form (PDF)
• Campus Infrastructure Group Lock Out Equipment Checklist  (Excel spreadsheet)