What must be done for training/rescues involving industrial machinery?

In training and rescues involving industrial machinery, implementing a lockout/tagout procedure is crucial. This practice ensures that machinery is completely shut down and unable to be started up again before maintenance or rescue operations begin. It is particularly important because industrial machinery can pose significant hazards, such as unexpected startup, moving parts, or release of hazardous energy, which can lead to severe injuries or fatalities.

By using lockout/tagout, you effectively control these risks by securing all energy sources and visually indicating that the equipment should not be operated. This protocol is a safety standard in many industries and is critical to protect personnel during training exercises or rescue operations around hazardous machinery.

While wearing protective clothing, establishing evacuation zones, and ensuring high visibility vests are essential safety measures in various contexts, they do not directly address the specific risks associated with the operation of machinery that could inadvertently start or operate during training or rescue activities. Hence, the lockout/tagout procedure takes precedence in this situation.