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

Purpose

What is the purpose of the standard?

• To prevent injury to servicing and/or maintenance employees due to the unexpected energization or startup of machines and equipment, or release of stored energy. (a)(3)(i)

How is this accomplished?

• Employers must establish an energy control program, consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections to ensure that before service and maintenance is performed, machines and equipment that could unexpectedly startup, become energized, or release stored energy, are isolated from their energy source(s) and rendered safe.
  (a)(3)(i); (c)(1)-Energy Control Program

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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