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

Group Lockout/Tagout Requirements

Can servicing or maintenance be performed by a crew, department, or other group under this standard?

Yes. If they have been properly trained and the energy control program is followed.
(f)(3)(i); (c)(7)

What procedures must be followed that, when a group is performing servicing and/or maintenance,  will offer group employees the same protection that the standard provides to individual employees?

• Protection must be utilized which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device. (f)(3)(i)

• Primary responsibility for a set number of employees working under the protection of a group lockout or tagout device must be vested in a single authorized employee. (f)(3)(ii)(A)

• The single authorized employee must determine the exposure status of individual group members. (f)(3)(ii)(B)

• If there will be more than one crew, department, or group involved in the activity, a single authorized employee must be designated to coordinate affected workforces and to ensure continuity of protection. (f)(3)(ii)(C)

• Each authorized employee must affix a personal lockout or tagout device as required in the standard when work begins and remove it when work is completed. (f)(3)(ii)(D)

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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