As you can see, a written Energy Control Procedure helps you to properly shut-down and start-up a piece of equipment. It identifies all the energy sources supplying the piece of equipment, where the operators controls are located, and makes the maintenance and servicing of the piece of equipment safe and efficient. Learn your departmental Energy Control Procedures!! You will be reviewed annually by your supervisor or safety manager to ensure that you understand and follow established procedures correctly.

After review the above Energy Control Procedure, you may ask yourself "What if more than one mechanic is performing maintenance work on the same piece of equipment ?"