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

Employee Retraining

Who must be retrained?

All affected and authorized employees must be retrained under certain conditions listed below. (c)(7)(iii)(A)

Is training required annually?

No.

What triggers the retraining requirements?

• A change in job assignments. (c)(7)(iii)(A)

• A change in machines, equipment, or processes that present a new hazard.
  (c)(7)(iii)(A)

• A change in the energy control procedures. (c)(7)(iii)(A)

• Periodic inspections reveal that there are deviations in the energy control procedure. (c)(7)(iii)(B)

• The employer believes that there are deviations from, or inadequacies in, the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures. (c)(7)(iii)(B)

What is the object of the retraining?

• To introduce new or revised control methods and procedures as necessary.
  (c)(7)(iii)(C)

• To reestablish employee proficiency. (c)(7)(iii)(C)

Does training require certification?

Yes. Employer must certify that training or retraining took place and that the employee is kept up to date. (c)(7)(iv)

What information must appear on the certificate?

• Each employee's name. (c)(7)(iv)

• The dates of training and /or retraining. (c)(7)(iv)

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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