Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Evaluation Form
A formal evaluation form for authorized employees to assess knowledge and practical competency in Lockout/Tagout procedures, ensuring all personnel responsible for energy isolation are properly qualified and capable of safely applying LOTO requirements in accordance with applicable safety standards and organizational program requirements.
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Evaluation Form
This procedure evaluates the competency of authorized employees in executing lockout/tagout procedures, ensuring safety and compliance. It includes general information collection, a series of inspection review questions, and a results section to determine the adequacy of the procedure and note any corrective actions needed.
Procedure Max Score: 11
General Information
Facility
Date
Equipment / Process Name
Machine Specific LOTO procedure name
Inspector
Inspector’s signature
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Authorized Employee
Authorized Employee’s signature
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Inspection Review Questions
Does the authorized employee understand how/where to access the lockout/tagout procedure?
Was the equipment or system properly shutdown at each hazardous energy source?
Did the authorized employee apply locks, devices, and tags to each energy isolation device?
Did the authorized employee apply warning tags to each energy isolation device identifying their name, department or shop, and contact information?
Was a warning tag used in place of a lock? If so, was it obvious to anyone in the area that the equipment or system must not be started up?
Did the authorized employee properly dissipate or control hazardous energy?
Are the verification methods effective and complete prior to starting servicing and maintenance (i.e., attempt restart, drain/bleed, check gauges, etc.)?
Was the startup procedure effective and completed properly at the completion of servicing and maintenance?
Did the authorized employee understand their responsibilities under the procedure?
Were all steps in the procedure effective to safely shutdown and lockout/tagout hazardous energy to the equipment or system?
Results
The lockout/tagout procedure is adequate and provides the necessary protection with no corrective actions needed.
If no, please list the required corrective actions below.
Signature
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Source: Kontoor - Mocksville (Community Member)
