Dynamic instructions for Lock-out Tag-out

Conference · Thu Jul 16 00:00:00 EDT 2020

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51328-3_74· OSTI ID:2367538

Mohon, Jeremy David ^[1]

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1. Idaho National Laboratory

Lock-out tag-out (LOTO) instructions protect personnel from un-expected re-energization or start-up of equipment that is under maintenance. Even though there is rigorous training associated with LOTO activities, inci-dents still occur. Idaho National Laboratory is researching and developing dynamic LOTO instructions, which supports automatic place keeping, per-sonnel working on multiple instructions, and multiple work groups complet-ing the same instructions. Researchers identified user needs through subject matter expert interviews, observations, and classroom training. Failing to identify potential hazards during LOTO can cause injury or death to person-nel. Dynamic instructions can provide planning, incorporate supplemental documentation into the instruction, and improve instruction compliance. Combining these functions may lead to clearer, more applicable instructions which addresses the reason for compliance issues with current paper-based procedures.

• Research Organization: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: 58
• DOE Contract Number: AC07-05ID14517
• OSTI ID: 2367538
• Report Number(s): INL/CON-20-57453-Rev000
• Conference Information: Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, San Diego, California, 07/16/2020 - 07/20/2020
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
Dynamic Instructions
Lock-out Tag-out
Computer-Based Procedures