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WHAT WE DO:WHAT WE DO:• Lockout/Tagout - Creation of customized, machine- specific graphical procedures that are used to bring a machine to a zero energy state. • Arc Flash Assessment - An assessment of the site electrical system would be performed per NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.• Machine Safety Assessment - Multiple types of assessment are available including a plant-wide assessment (multiple machines) from a high-level analysis point of view, a general guarding evaluation to identify point-of-operation and power transmission hazards, or a full machine audit / risk assessment that can be a team based approach with on-site employee input.LOCKOUT/TAGOUT1. Using LOTO can help protect your workforce and assets from unexpected re-energization or release of stored energy.2. Having an established LOTO program means compliance with OSHA for 29 CFR 1910.147 (c) (4)(i)3. A full LOTO program will consist of: corporate policy, machine-specific procedures, training, locks and devices, and annual audits. SAFETY SERVICESWHY SHOULD I CONSIDER THESE SERVICES?ARC FLASH ASSESSMENT1. The Electrical Safety Program must be audited at intervals not to exceed 3 years (Ref. NFPA 70E – 2021, Sec. 110.5 (M) )2. Electrical Safety training/re-training and assessment for all workers must be completed every 3 years or less (Ref. NFPA 70E-2021, Sec. 110.6(A) )3. An Arc Flash Assessment (study) must be completed at intervals not to exceed 5 years (Ref. NFPA 70E – 2021, Sec. 130.5 (H) )MACHINE SAFETY ASSESSMENT 1. OSHA requires an employer to provide a safe working environment. A Risk Assessment is a proven method to provide documentation that a machine is safe to operate.2. NFPA 79 (electrical standard for industrial machinery) states that the safety circuit shall be based on a risk assessment.3. A Risk Assessment creates the foundation for a Safety System Function Requirement (SFRS document), the system design, and the validation protocol.Machine SafetyMachine Safety Services address needs across the entire functional safety lifecycle.12345The Safety Lifecycle Approach1 Assessment2 Safety Functional Requirements Specification (SFRS)3 Design and Verification4 Installation and Validation5 Maintain and ImproveSafety LifecycleEvaluate HazardsPrioritizeImprovements

BASIC ARC FLASH QUESTIONS TO ASK: BASIC ARC FLASH QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1. 1. How recently have you performed an arc flash assessment on your facility? How recently have you performed an arc flash assessment on your facility? 2. 2. Have you added or changed any substantial electrical equipment since your last assessment?Have you added or changed any substantial electrical equipment since your last assessment?3. 3. Do you have a documented Electrical Safety Program that is audited? (required every three years) Do you have a documented Electrical Safety Program that is audited? (required every three years) 4. 4. Are you aware that the NFPA 70E consensus standard was updated in 2021?Are you aware that the NFPA 70E consensus standard was updated in 2021?5. 5. Do you know that OSHA uses the NFPA 70E consensus standard to enforce the electrical safety rules of the 29 Do you know that OSHA uses the NFPA 70E consensus standard to enforce the electrical safety rules of the 29 CFR 1910 Subpart “S” ?CFR 1910 Subpart “S” ?BASIC SAFETY MACHINE QUESTIONS TO ASK: BASIC SAFETY MACHINE QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1. 1. Do you have personnel interacting (performing tasks) with hazardous machines outside of LOTO (such as Do you have personnel interacting (performing tasks) with hazardous machines outside of LOTO (such as cleaning jams, cleaning work cells, adjusting sensors, etc.) if so, how are you keeping them safe?cleaning jams, cleaning work cells, adjusting sensors, etc.) if so, how are you keeping them safe?2. 2. Has your company defined and adopted a machine safety corporate guideline specification?Has your company defined and adopted a machine safety corporate guideline specification?3. 3. Do you currently perform risk assessments; if so, are you following a relevant standard?Do you currently perform risk assessments; if so, are you following a relevant standard?4. 4. If you are installing safety devices, how are you selecting these devices and determining their required safety If you are installing safety devices, how are you selecting these devices and determining their required safety performance/circuits?performance/circuits?5. 5. Do you have someone verify the design and validate the installation of these safety components once they are Do you have someone verify the design and validate the installation of these safety components once they are implemented?implemented?BASIC LOCKOUT / TAGOUT QUESTIONS TO ASK: BASIC LOCKOUT / TAGOUT QUESTIONS TO ASK: 1. 1. Do you have a LOTO program in place?Do you have a LOTO program in place?2. 2. Is your LOTO program easy to manage and update?Is your LOTO program easy to manage and update?3. 3. Are you currently compliant to the LOTO requirements called out by OSHA (standard 1910.147)?Are you currently compliant to the LOTO requirements called out by OSHA (standard 1910.147)?4. 4. Are you able to conduct the required LOTO training to your employees?Are you able to conduct the required LOTO training to your employees?5. 5. Do you need assistance to complete annual audits on your LOTO procedures?Do you need assistance to complete annual audits on your LOTO procedures?10721CONFORMITY AUDITS / MACHINE REVIEWMultiple Machines / Plant-wide Machine AssessmentProvides a scalable solution to help save revenue• Provides customers with a method of categorizing & priortizing machines.• Conformity audit classifies mechanical guarding, Lockout / Tagout, E-Stop, and Safety Logic against pre-definesd attributes.• Provides a completed checklist that shows compliance or non-complicance of pre-defined attributes relating to the machine safety. the list can be sorted to pioritize next steps.HAZARD / GUARDING ASSESSMENTIdentifies Primary HazardsIdentifies hazard and guarding recommendations for immediate plant actions• Provides a rapid approach to identifying unguarded point-of-operation an dpower transmission hazards.• Identifies appropriate and eective safeguarding measures for reducing risk and exposure.• Generates report identifying: • Guarding Hazard(s) • Overall Machine Risk Rating (Initial Risk Rating) • Guarding Deficiencies • Recommendd Guarding SolutionsSAFETY ASSESSMENT / EVALUATIONAssessment / Evaluation of Multiple Machines, Multiple SitesProvides reporting remediation recommendations (Most common Scalable Assessment solution)• Assessment led by RA Consultatn, limited customer involvement. Typically interviewing of Operations / Maintenance / Technician• Generates report including: • Identification of primary hazards / tasks • Risk-In / Risk- Out Rating • Mitigation Guarding and Controls recommendations. • Recommendations for safety improvements. • Photograph of critical identified hazards (based on customer approval for photography)TEAM-BASED RISK ASSESSMENTDetailed Risk AssessmentIn-depth, team based analysis for risk identification and risk reduction utilizing Machine Redesign, Mechanical and Functional Guarding, Training and Administration, Awareness Means and PPE• Team-based assessment led by RA. Team typically consists of operations, maintenance, engineering, technicians, set-up personnel, etc.• Report per standards: • Identifications of primary hazards / tasks • List of non-compliance issues • Risk-In / Risk-Out Rating • Mitigation Guarding and Controls recommendations • Recommendations for safety improvements • Photograph of critical identified hazards (based on customer photography approval) • Mitigation Drawing • Consult for all machine life phases - start-up, normal / abnormal operation, set-up, maintenance, product changeover, Machine Jog, etc.