NUNA STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Control of Hazardous Energy is recognized as a critical task. Therefore, ensuring that an efficient and
effect lockout of hazardous energy is a Cardinal Rule within Nuna Group of Companies. This procedure
has been developed through a critical task analysis to achieve maximum efficiency and to avoid any
injury/fatality to workers or loss of process for environment or equipment/property damage. This procedure
is to be used in conjunction with a formal Task Hazard Analysis (THA).
1.2 To establish a procedure-based program in order to protect personnel and prevent the inadvertent
release, operation, energization or transmission of machine, equipment or process hazardous energy.

2 SCOPE
2.1 This procedure applies to all activities. Such as, but not limited to, erecting, installing, constructing,
repairing, adjusting, inspection, cleaning, operating, maintaining, unjamming equipment or process.
Including any discovery of defect, fault, malfunction or any other condition that could affect the safe
operation of such machine, equipment or process.
2.2 This also applies to all energy sources, but not limited to, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic,
chemical, radiation, thermal, kinetic, and gravitational.
2.3 Whenever replacement parts or major repair, renovation or modification of a machine, equipment or
process is performed and whenever a new machine, equipment or process is installed, then an energy
isolating device is to be designed to accept a lockout device that will positively secure it in an isolated
position.

3 ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager or Designate
3.1 To ensure that this procedure is followed by all employees who require to work with potential stored
energy. All employees shall be instructed in the safety significance of this lockout procedure.
3.2 Ensuring that this procedure is followed (unless the clients Lockout Procedure supersedes this one).

Supervisor
3.3 Supervisors must enforce the use of Lockout Locks and Lockout Tags to ensure the protection of all
personnel from exposure to hazardous energy or where unexpected energization can occur.
3.4 Immediately correct any violations or infractions of this procedure which did or could result in an incident
or injury to the worker, employees, contractors, or general public within the area.

Employees
3.5 Employees authorized to perform lockout shall be certain as to which switch, valve, or other energy
isolating devices apply to the equipment being locked out. More than one energy source (electrical,
mechanical, or others) may be involved.
3.6 Removing their own lock when they are off shift.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

4 DEFINITIONS
4.1 Authorized Employee: Is an employee whom is qualified to control hazardous energy sources because
of their knowledge, training, and experience and has been assigned to engage in such control.
4.2 Complex Group Lockout: is when two or more working groups are required for isolation of hazardous
energy.
4.3 Chemical energy: Is the energy released when a substance undergoes a chemical reaction. The energy
is normally released as heat, but could be released in other forms, such as pressure. A common result of
a hazardous chemical reaction is fire or explosion.
4.4 Electrical energy: Is the energy created by electrons moving through an electrical conductor. The world
is made of matter. All matter contains atoms that contain electrons that are always moving. When
electrons are forced down a conductive path, such as a wire, the movement produces electricity,
or electric energy.
4.5 Energy Isolating Device: A mechanical device that physically eliminates the transmission or release of
energy including but not limited to:
• Any device used to block or isolate energy,
• Disconnect or master switch,
• Manually operated circuit breaker, and
• Manually operated switch by which the conductors of a circuit can me disconnected from all
ungrounded supply conductors and no pole can be operated independently.
4.6 Gravitational potential energy: Is the energy related to the mass of an object and its distance from the
earth (or ground). The heavier an object is, and the further it is from the ground, the greater its gravitational
potential energy. For example, a 1-kilogram (kg) weight held 2 metres above the ground will have greater
gravitational potential energy then a 1 kg held 1 metre above the ground.
4.7 Group Lockout: Is when two or more employees are required to work on a machine, equipment or
process using an energy isolating device.
4.8 Hazardous Energy: Chemical, electrical, gravitational, hydraulic, mechanical, nuclear, pneumatic,
thermal, or any other form of energy that could cause injury due to the un-intended motion energizing,
start-up or release of such stored or residual energy in machinery, equipment, or process systems.
4.9 High Voltage: Electrical systems at or above 600 Volts, special certifications and special personal
protective must be in place prior to high voltage work being performed. On systems with 35 KV to 750 KV
the ECUC standards must be followed, 750 KV and higher must be planned by a Professional Engineer
and approved by management.
4.10 Hydraulic potential energy: Is the energy stored within a pressurized liquid. When under pressure, the
fluid can be used to move heavy objects, machinery, or equipment. Examples include: automotive car
lifts, injection moulding machines, power presses, and the braking system in cars. When hydraulic energy
is released in an uncontrolled manner, individuals may be crushed or struck by moving machinery,
equipment or other items.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

• It is important to understand that all of these energy types can be considered as either the primary
energy source, or as residual or stored energy (energy that can reside or remain in the system).
Primary energy source is the supply of power that is used to perform work. Residual or stored energy
is energy within the system that is not being used, but when released it can cause work to be done.
All electrical systems must have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
4.11 Live Work: When testing, adjusting or diagnosing mechanical or electrically powered equipment is
required to be fully functional (work performed without hazardous energy sources isolated). A Live Work
Checklist must be completed prior to the task to identify the hazards and additional controls required. The
checklist is to be reviewed and signed by all personnel involved in the work.
4.12 Lockout Device: A positive means (example, a lock) that secures an energy isolating device in a position
that prevents or eliminate the inadvertent re-energizing of a machine, equipment or process system.
4.13 Lockout: Placement of a lockout device on an energy isolating device.
4.14 Maintenance Lockout Log: A detailed log that’s used to document each time a mechanical or electrically
powered equipment is locked out. The Maintenance Log Shall have the following:
• Name of the person who affixed the lock
• Unit number
• Date installed
• Reason for the Lockout
• Date Removed
• Employee’s Initial
4.15 Mechanical energy: Is the energy contained in an item under tension. For instance, a spring that is
compressed or coiled will have stored energy which will be released in the form of movement when the
spring expands. The release of mechanical energy may result in an individual being crushed or struck by
the object.
4.16 Multi-Hasp: Also, known as scissors, is the most common lockout device used to accommodate one or
more locks to secure an energy isolating device.
4.17 Nuclear energy: The energy in the core or nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear fission or fusion,
especially when used to generate electricity.
4.18 Pneumatic potential energy: Is the energy stored within pressurized air. Like hydraulic energy, when
under pressure, air can be used to move heavy objects and power equipment. Examples include spraying
devices, power washers, or machinery. When pneumatic energy is released in an uncontrolled manner,
individuals may be crushed or struck by moving machinery, equipment or other items.
4.19 Primary Authorized Employee: A worker assigned as the lead authorized employee under a group
lockout process to coordinate the application or removal for control of hazardous energy in a machine,
equipment or process.
4.20 Principle Authorized Employee: A worker assigned as the lead authorized employee to coordinate the
application or removal of a group lockout process when two or more groups are involved (complex group
lockout).

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

4.21 Radiation energy: Is energy from electromagnetic sources. This energy covers all radiation from visible
light, lasers, microwave, infra-red, ultraviolet, and X-rays. Radiation energy can cause health effects
ranging from skin and eye damage (lasers and UV light) to cancer (X-rays).
4.22 Tag (including means of attachment): information notes giving directive to all workers. Can be in the
form of a caution, danger or warning. A tag must include the following:
• Danger Do Not Operate
• No Unauthorized Removal
• The Company name (i.e. Nuna Logistics)
• Name of the employee who installed the lock
• Date the tag was installed
4.23 Thermal energy: Is the energy that comes from heat. This heat is generated by the movement of tiny
particles within an object. The faster these particles move; the more heat is generated. The most common
form is steam resulting in burns.
4.24 Zero Energy State: A Zero Energy State is achieved when the component to be worked on has been
drained, depressurized, vented, electrically de-energized, physically and/or mechanically locked or
otherwise has all sources of energy removed.

5 REFERENCES and RELATED DOCUMENTS

5.1 Nuna Standard Operating Procedures:
• EHS A.03 Hazard Assessment Program (THA and FLRA)
• EHS A.07 Worker(s) Responsibilities
• EHS A.08 Duties of a Supervisor
• EHS A.12 General Site Rules
• EHS A.17 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• EHS A.24 Guarding Moving Equipment
• EHS I.01 Vehicle Maintenance
• EHS I.13 Mobile Fuel Delivery

6 PREPARATION
6.1 Tools: Checklist, Maintenance Sheet, Lockout Device, Personal Protective Equipment, Lockout Tags,
Lockout Scissors, Task Hazzard Assessment
6.2 Hazards: Injury/Fatality to Personnel, Damage to Equipment/Property & Environment Impacts
6.3 Requirements: Approved Training & Certification

7 PROCEDURE
7.1 Prior to preforming any work ON or UNDER mechanical or electrically powered equipment, workers must
inspect the area to ensure there are no unidentified hazards which may interfere with locking out the
equipment.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

7.2 Before any work is performed ON or UNDER mechanical or electrically powered equipment or on
electrically powered systems, the equipment shall be shut down with the main power source feeding the
equipment and/or system disconnected, locked with an approved Lockout Lock and Lockout Tag. Where
necessary, any upstream and/or downstream equipment must also be disconnected and locked out. I.E.
crusher conveyers.
All forms of energy to be worked on shall be isolated to ensure a “Zero Energy State”.
7.3 Lockout locks and Lockout Tags are standardized throughout all Nuna projects and/or designated
worksites and are recognized as the only method of locking out energy sources. (combination locks are
not permitted)
Lockout locks must be purchased specifically for lockout applications. They must be of such design and
durability that removal by other than normal means requires excessive force or unusual techniques. In
addition, they must possess individual keying capability (one lock, one key).
Nuna employees, contractors and subcontractors shall use the follow designated Lockout Locks and they
shall not be used for any other purpose other than on a lockout device for a hazardous energy isolation
system:

• BLACK: A black lock is the equipment lock and shall be used exclusively by
the maintenance department to maintain 100% equipment lock out while
there are no workers working on the machine and/or during shift change.

• RED: A red lock is used by the maintenance department.

• GREEN: Personal locks will be green. One, individually keyed lock will be assigned to each
operator/labour to be used if the are required to preform work ON or UNDER mechanical or
electrically powered equipment.
• YELLOW: Electrical locks are yellow and are placed on systems 600V and above. They are
similar to an equipment lock and shall be die-electric locks. Greater than 600V shall be locked
out by a certified electrician.
When a Lockout Lock is used, it must be accompanied by an approved Lockout Tag. A lockout tags tag
must include the following:
• Danger Do Not Operate
• No Unauthorized Removal
• The Company name (i.e. Nuna Logistics)
• Name of the employee who installed the lock
• Date the tag was installed
• Reason the tag was installed
7.4 Each person working ON or UNDER mechanical or electrically powered equipment or on electrically
powered systems, shall be responsible for affixing their own approved Lockout Lock and Lockout Tag to
the isolation point and complete the Maintenance Lock Out Log.
7.5 Each person is responsible for removing their lock on the completion of the job or if they are going to be
unavailable when the job is completed.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

7.6 The person who affixes the first lock in the lockout procedure, shall, before the work begins, confirm that
all hazards are neutralized by attempting to start the equipment to ensure that the equipment is properly
locked out with all hazards neutralized.
7.7 If the equipment being serviced or maintained is equipped with safety locking bars, they must also be
utilized when applicable.

System Use
7.8 All mechanical or electrically powered equipment shall be locked out to protect against accidental or
inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel or damage to property. This
includes maintenance, servicing, inspecting, testing, cleaning, repairs and defective machinery or
equipment.

SEQUENCE OF LOCKOUT PROCEDURE BY INDIVIDUAL WORKER OR GROUP LOCKOUT:

7.9 Notify all affected employees that a lockout is required and the reasons.
7.10 Permission must be granted to access to the machine, equipment or process. This method must involve
acknowledgement and release by the individual(s) responsible for the machine, equipment or process.
7.11 If the equipment is operating, shut it down by the normal stopping procedure prescribed by the
manufacturer.
7.12 Operate the switch, valve, or other energy isolating devices so that the energy sources (electrical,
mechanical, hydraulic, and other) are disconnected or isolated from the equipment.
7.13 Stored energy, such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating fly wheels,
hydraulic systems; and air, gas, steam or water pressure, must also be de-energized or restrained by
methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, and bleeding down.
7.14 Lockout energy isolating devices with required lock.
7.15 After ensuring that no personnel are exposed and as a check on having disconnected the energy sources,
a qualified individual must bump test to make certain the equipment will not operate and be satisfied that
it will not operate. It is the responsibility of the first employee applying a personal lock to verify isolation.
7.16 The equipment is now locked out.
7.17 The worker must keep the key on their person or put it where it cannot be obtained by any other worker.
7.18 Whenever an employee is not working on a piece of equipment the employee must remove their personal
lock, if the repairs are not completed, the Black Maintenance Lock shall be placed on the isolation point.

RELEASE FROM LOCKOUT (LOCKOUT DEVICE REMOVAL)

7.19 Upon completion of the maintenance, repairs or adjusting and the equipment is ready for testing or normal
service, all guards, barriers or other safety devices shall be replaced prior to removal of any lock or tag.
7.20 When equipment is clear of personnel and obstructions, each person may remove their personal lock. A
qualified individual will then remove the equipment lock and ensure the isolation tag is completed and
documented accordingly. The energy isolating devices may be operated to restore energy to equipment.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

• Each lockout device must be removed by the authorized employee whom applied it. This must be
done before leaving the job site.
• The individual responsible for the machine, equipment or process must be notified when the work
is complete, and the overall lockout has been cleared.
• The work area must be visually inspected by the authorized employee. To check all personnel are
clear of the worksite, all non-essential items have been removed, all operational components are
operationally intact.
7.21 The last person to remove their personal lock will be responsible to ensure there is an equipment lock in
place once all personal locks are removed

Live Testing, Adjusting and/or Troubleshooting

7.22 Lockout interruptions (energized testing) in situations where energy isolating devices are locked out and
it is necessary to test or position the machine, equipment or process, the following sequences must be
applied:
a. A Live Work Checklist must be conducted prior to any energized testing, adjusting and/or
troubleshooting,
b. Ensure all tools, materials and personnel are clear of the equipment,
c. All guards must be in place other than what is required to conduct the required testing, adjusting
and/or troubleshooting,
d. Ensure the necessary safety devices and stops. (EG: wheel chocks, hydraulic cylinder blocks) are
in place,
e. Each worker shall remove their own lockout device(s),
f. Place a “Live Work or Live Testing” sign or tag on the machine where it is visible to anyone
approaching the controls or cab,
g. Proceed the necessary testing, adjusting and/or troubleshooting,
h. Any movement of components under power by an operator will be done only at the direction of the
designated signaller,
i. De-energize and reapply lockout device(s), and
j. Operate controls or attempt to start to verify isolation.
k. Exposure of non-company personnel, including but not limited to, other employers, contractors, sub-
contractors must be informed of the site-specific practices and documented by a record of training
or a sign-off sheet.
l. High voltage work – as described in section 4.9, must have a written and approved pre-job plan, site
specific safe work practice, task hazard assessment, and must list specialized personal protective
equipment. 750KV and higher must have Certified Professional Engineering plans.
7.23 Complex group lockout as described in section 4.2 must have a written and approved pre-job plan, site
specific safe work practice and formal task hazard assessment competed.
7.24 When the work is completed on the locked-out equipment, and before any locks or tags are removed, all
guards, fences and other safety devices must be replaced.

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

Lockout Removal
7.25 In the event a worker is unavailable of has lost their key to remove a lockout lock that they have installed
and all other means of contacting the worker has not been successful. (i.e. they are not on site) the Supervisor
can cut the lock to remove it only after verifying the location and safety of the worker in question, completing
the Lockout Removal Form and documenting it accordingly.
7.26 Prior to the lock being removed, the following must be adhered to and verified by another employee:
a. No employee shall remove a lockout device without following this program procedure.
b. The Superintendent or designate must exhaust all practical means to locate the authorized
employee who installed the lockout device (where physically possible, the authorized employee
must return to the job site to remove the lockout device, this includes after shift end).
c. Attempt to make contact with the worker by phone to confirm the worker is off site and to determine
if there is any reason that the equipment is not safe.
d. If the worker is contacted, ask permission to remove their lock.
e. Where the lockout device must be removed, the Superintendent or designate must complete a
Lockout Removal Checklist.
f. The supervisor will remove the lock with bolt cutters.
g. A Non-Compliance Incident Report shall be completed.

8 ATTACHMENTS
8.1 Lock Out and Tag Out Form: CORE location: Team Sites> Safety> Forms-Templates> Lock Out Tag Out

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

8.2 Lockout Removal Checklist Form

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DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETY

SECTION – J Electricity & Lockouts

PROCEDURE NAME: Lock-Out Program PROCEDURE #: EHS J.04

OWNER: Corporate EHS Manager EFFECTIVE DATE: January 1, 2020

REVISION: 1 REPLACES: June 19, 2013

9 APPROVED RECORD
NAME POSITION DATE SIGNATURE

PROCESS OWNER Corey Kinsey Corp. EHS Manager Jan 1, 2020

EXECUTIVE OWNER Miles Safranovich President & COO Jan 1, 2020

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