lockout/tagout program and related procedures. 2. No individual will attempt to start, energize, use, or operate a piece of equipment that has been locked out and tagged out after the safe condition check has been completed. 3. No individual other than the Authorized Employee who placed the device and tag will attempt to
2 OSHA Instruction, STD 1-7.3 (September 11, 1990), provides guidelines to assist you in the evaluation of your employer's energy control program. For example, Appendix C provides various group lockout/tagout procedure examples using lockbox procedures, including the use of operations locks (also known as Job Locks) which ensure the continuity of employee protection during shift or personnel
A lockout/tagout procedure is a safety protocol used in various industries to ensure the safety of workers during the maintenance or repair of machinery or equipment. It involves locking and tagging the energy sources of the equipment to prevent accidental startup or release of hazardous energy. This procedure helps to protect workers from OSHA's rules for lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) and machine guarding are among the agency’s most frequently cited standards. The lockout/tagout standard (29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §1910.147) was cited 1,698 times in fiscal year (FY) 2021, and the machine guarding standard (§1910.212) was cited 1,113 times. 1. Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Enforcement of lockout/tagout procedures. 3. Recognition when retraining is needed. 4. Participates in development of specific job procedures. C. Authorized Employees to Perform Lockout 1. Understanding of purpose of lockout/tagout. 2. Understanding hazards of unexpected energizing of equipment. 3. . 286 126 238 236 71 122 387 325