Lockout is a very important thing that should have more attention paid to it!! A safety orientation should be given to new employees, contractors, service workers etc., and should be done upon entry to the site, not after. This is(or used to be)standard procedure when I was active in industry. If you were not told where or how to lockout, I would take the time to look very well at your job and try to think of eliminating any potential problems that could affect you. Look for the electrical supply and dont just throw a breaker, Take out the fuses and if the box will lock, do it! Also rotating equipment should be jammed in a manner that will not allow it to move even under power(remove a belt,weld a brace etc.). If a system contains fluids, the supply valve should be closed, then blanked and then locked . Like other posts state, Never,ever assume you are safe until youve checked exhaustively and ensured nothing can happen......imho.....Kerry
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