SEMATECH DOC ID #: 03044391A-ENG

Title: Equipment Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Capability Improvement

Author(s): Carl Williams;

Document date: 04/24/2003

Descriptor(s): worker protection;procedures;equipment safety;safety standards;

Abstract:  This report from the ESHF004 project summarizes the results of a
team effort by member companies, equipment manufacturers and
consultants to identify logout/tagout (LOTO) performance
improvement opportunities for the industry. It includes a summary
of best-known LOTO practices, a hybrid LOTO procedure template,
an example LOTO program document, and recommendations for future
study focus.



The report is intended as only one reference for lockout/tagout
practices in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. It is
intended as general information and not as a set of standards or
requirements. Specific regulations and code compliance
requirements may not be addressed. IT IS NOT INTERNATIONAL
SEMATECH'S INTENT TO IMPART SPECIFIC LEGAL OR ESH ADVICE.
STATUTORY AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS SUPERSEDE ANY SUGGESTIONS
PROVIDED HEREIN AND EACH COMPANY MUST RELY ON THE ADVICE OF ITS
OWN ESH PERSONEL AND ATTORNEYS FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE
LAW.

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