Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
29 CFR 1910.147

Full Employee Protection

What are the requirements for the use of tagout devices when lockout devices are capable of being used?

• The tags are attached where the lockout devices would be. (c)(3)(i)

• The employer demonstrates that the tagout will provide protection at least as effective as locks and will assure full employee protection.
  (c)(3)(i)

How does an employer demonstrate that the protection achieved using the tagout program is equivalent to the level of safety obtained by using a lockout program?

The employer must comply with all tagout-related provisions and also use additional safety measures that provide a level of safety equivalent to that obtained by using lockout. This might include removing and isolating a circuit element, blocking a controlling switch, opening an extra disconnecting device, or removing a valve handle to reduce the potential for any inadvertent energization while the tags are attached.
(c)(3)(ii)

Overview Scope and Application Purpose Definitions Energy Control Program Energy Control Procedures    - Documentation Energy Control Procedures    - Required Content Periodic Inspection Employee Training and    Communication Additional Training (Tagout System)	Employee Retraining Lockout/Tagout New or Modified Equipment Full Employee Protection Materials and Hardware Application of Energy Control Release from Lockout/Tagout Testing of Machines Outside Personnel (Contractors) Group Lockout/Tagout    Requirements Shift & Personnel Changes

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