What is the specific procedure for lockout/tagout (LOTO) on a landfill compactor before performing maintenance?

The specific procedure for lockout/tagout (LOTO) on a landfill compactor before performing maintenance involves several critical steps to ensure the equipment is de-energized and cannot be accidentally started during maintenance. First, the authorized employee must identify all energy sources for the compactor, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical. Next, the compactor must be shut down using the normal operating procedures. Then, all energy-isolating devices (e.g., circuit breakers, hydraulic valves) must be located and de-energized. Each energy-isolating device is then locked out with a lock assigned to the authorized employee performing the maintenance. A tag is also attached to each lock, indicating the employee's name, the date, and the reason for the lockout. After lockout and tagout, the employee must verify that the compactor is completely de-energized by attempting to start it or testing the circuits. Finally, the maintenance work can begin. The equipment must remain locked out and tagged out until the maintenance is complete, and the authorized employee removes their lock and tag, verifying that it is safe to re-energize the equipment. It is critical that each authorized employee applies their own lock and tag to ensure personal safety and accountability.