2024-09-10_MCP 00-190_Control of Hazardous Enegry Program.pdf

This document is a Medical Center Policy (MCP) for the Control of Hazardous Energy Program at the VA Western New York Healthcare System, detailing safety procedures for managing energy isolation and lockout/tagout processes. The policy establishes comprehensive guidelines for controlling hazardous energy during maintenance, construction, installation, servicing, or repair of machines, equipment, or building utility systems, covering all VA employees, contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

The policy mandates specific training requirements, responsibilities for various personnel roles (such as Qualified Employees, Authorized Employees, and Supervisors), and detailed procedures for simple and complex lockout scenarios. It addresses multiple energy types including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, chemical, and thermal, with the primary goal of preventing unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy that could cause injury to employees. The document includes attachments for personnel lists, training requirements, lockout/tagout worksheets, and scenarios, and was issued with an effective date of 10 September 2024 and a recertification date of 01 September 2029.