6.0 University/Auxiliary Specific Requirements
The University has established some industry and site-specific requirements to facilitate operational and maintenance functions in it’s facilities. Auxiliary organizations have also established specific requirements for their operations and maintenance functions. All of these site specific procedures will comply with applicable regulatory requirements, and the overarching requirements of the CSULB Injury and Illness Prevention Program.
6.1 Coordinating and Scheduling of Lockout/Tagout Activities
Coordinating and scheduling of lockout/tagout work activities among Facilities Management, Colleges and academic units, auxiliary organizations and Physical Planning/Construction Management offices shall take place.
6.2 Electrical Work
The university has established specific requirements for all electrical work on university equipment as described in the following. All university and/or auxiliary organization managers and employees are subject to these requirements.
6.2.1 Electrical Work – General
Facilities Management approved Electric Shop Electricians may turn electrical circuit breakers on and off and perform lock and tag operations on any de-energized circuit rated 480 volts and below.
All circuits rated above 480 volts shall be de-energized by authorized and certified Qualified Electrical Workers. This requirement applies to all university facilities including auxiliary organization employees and contractor work.
6.2.2 Electrical Work – Central Plant
For all repair and maintenance on machinery and equipment or utilities that involves Central Plant equipment and is to be completed by university employees, only authorized University qualified electrical workers shall first isolate the machinery or equipment that is to be worked on. Facilities Management and/or Contract personnel are required to verify that all hazardous energy has been eliminated or controlled prior to servicing or maintenance activities. Other Facilities Management trades personnel shall coordinate all maintenance activities with Central Plant operations personnel and Facilities Management Building Engineers before work starts.
6.2.2.1 Central Plant Confined Space Hazardous Energy Isolations
In confined spaces where isolations to Central Plant equipment or utilities are required to accomplish maintenance or construction work, authorized FM personnel shall make isolations either directly or in consultation with Central Plant/Building Engineering staff. These areas include, but are not limited to, confined spaces at Central Plant and heating and cooling loop service vaults. Authorized persons performing isolations shall ensure that Central Plant/Building Engineering personnel are notified prior to removal of lock and tag devices using the Hazardous Energy Control Operations Authorization for Lock and Tag form (Attachment C). Central Plant personnel are prohibited from entering closed electrical cabinets within the plant. Group lock and tag shall be utilized on electrical equipment in Central Plant.
V. 1.1 12/22/2008