2021 RETA Breeze Nov/Dec

In Part 1, I discussed an exception to the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard referred to as Exclusive Control. The definition of this exception is the person performing the work has exclusive control over all energy sources of the equipment being worked on. A good example of this is someone working on an electric fan, and has the plug with them. For a refrigeration technician, this could include valves, E-Stops, Control Panels, Etc. This means that the technician is in exclusive control as long as the energy source isolation device is in the direct line of sight of the technician. A valve or E-Stop not in direct view is not qualified for this exemption! Also, if the technician is working alone and takes a break (such as a meal break), then they effectively lose the exclusive control of those energy sources as they could have been energized during the technician’s absence. Every company should determine, and include in their policy, the details of what consists of the Exclusive Control exception.

Part 2: Control of Hazardous Energy

Discussion on Exclusive Control:

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