Many operators will attempt to take advantage of the exception for “minor servicing activities” without having thoroughly evaluated each requirement that must be met in order to truly qualify for it. First, the definition of such activities must be properly understood. In addition to the language in the actual standard, the Compliance Directive for LOTO (CPL 02-00-147) lists “lubricating, draining sumps, servicing filters, making simple adjustments, and inspecting for leaks and/or malfunction” as examples of…
