De-energization and Lockout is a regulatory requirement and industry wide practice where any equipment, machinery or source that have stored or active energy are methodically isolated and physical impaired. De-energization and Lockout are written document(s) that is specific and very detail to properly de-enegize, lockout, unlock and re-energize a specific equipment, machinery or source.  

Contractors are required to have their own lockout program. In addition, site specific detail de-energization and lockout procedures must be developed with consulation with SFU, prior to implementing the procedure to the specific job on campus. 

It is very common that SFU Facilities Services staff will be directly involved in the process of de-energization and lockout with contractors for SFU owned systems, such as electrical, district energy system, and anything that is overseen by SFU Facilities Services.

Required Documentation:

• A company’s written Lockout program that outlines a minimum of:
  • Lockout procedures
  • Policy and requirements
  • Responsibilities
  • Regulation and standards
  • Training and education
  • Hazard/risk identification and Assessments.    
• A site-specific lockout procedure for any of the following systems:
  • District Energy Systems, Domestic Water Systems, Electrical Systems, Gas Systems, Hot Water Systems, HVAC Systems

Requirement: WorkSafeBC, Part 10: De-energization and Lockout