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14 Lockout/Tagout Exchange of Information with Contractors When some or all maintenance work is to be performed by contractors, information exchange must occur to ensure that all parties know how LOTO of equipment/machines will take place. The department must: • ensure that there is an appropriate exchange of information regarding LOTO procedures to be used by both the department and the contractor • use the Exchange of Information o r equivalent method to document the exchange with the contractor • inform Authorized Employees of any differences (such as restrictions and prohibitions) between the two procedures • attach the Exchange of Information to the procedures used to complete the work • file all completed forms with the department’s Lockout/Tagout Program Testing or Positioning of Equipment/Machines When an employee must move part of a machine to test or position it for service/maintenance, and reenergization is required, the temporary removal of LOTO devices and subsequent reenergization must follow this sequence: 1. Clear equipment/machine of tools and other miscellaneous materials. 2. Remove all employees from the equipment/machine area. 3. Remove LOTO devices. 4. Energize and proceed with testing or positioning. 5. De-energize and reapply LOTO devices.