Hazardous energy sources would include electricity, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and kinetic. A Permit to Work, or a Lockout Tagout system ensures that any work being carried out is being done in a controlled way which has minimised any potential hazards to their lowest possible level, and identified any control measures that are required to manage the risks that remain, such as stopping a person from reactivating a machine by placing a lock on it until work has been completed.
You, as employer, have the ultimate responsibility for Health and Safety in your workplace but you may feel you don’t have the expertise or the time to produce the necessary documentation. EazySAFE will produce all the necessary documentation to the standards required by the Health and Safety Inspectorate.