During the COVID-19 emergency, the Safety Office is continuing to provide services.

Click here for more information on essential services that will continue, work that will be suspended, the laboratory shutdown checklist, and changes to the ESF hours.

Hazardous energy control (lockout)

The Lockout Standard establishes requirements for controlling potentially hazardous energy associated with machines or equipment when performing installation, maintenance, or repair operations. When left uncontrolled, these various forms of energy can cause serious injury or fatality. The objectives of this standard are to comply with applicable regulations, establish methods to achieve a zero energy state, and prevent inadvertent operation or energization of equipment or processes to protect workers.

See the Hazardous Energy Control (Lockout) Standard for more information.

Additional resources and information

Forms

Lockout Device And Information Tag Removal Report

Notice to Employee

Resources

Lockout - Workplace Safety and Prevention Services

Working Alone Guideline - University of Waterloo

Confined Spaces Program - University of Waterloo