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Stored Rotational Energy
Dissipate Rotation
Even after complete Lockout, a rotating or spinning device has Stored Energy that needs to be addressed. Examples include the following:
- Fan blades that continue to rotate after the motor is deenergized
- Tooling that remains spinning after the driving unit is deenergized
To ensure safe conditions for Maintenance, this rotational energy must be allowed to come to a complete stop before Servicing. In some applications a brake may be used to control rotation.
Proper Lockout/Tagout can virtually eliminate the risk involved with Hazardous Energy.
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