Strasbaugh Introduction
Version 1.2 - April 18, 1996; Update 11/6/96 1 - 21 U
Written Program
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(4) covers the minimal acceptable written
program procedures. It must include:
1. A specific written statement of the intended use of the procedure.
2. Specific procedural steps are taken for shutting down, isolating,
blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous
energy. This must be done for each piece of equipment, unless it is a
duplicate.
3. Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of
lockout devices and the responsibility for them.
4. Specific requirements for testing the effectiveness of the lockout
devices, tagout devices and other energy control measures.
Training
Training of employees will be done by an authorized employee [29 CFR 1910.147
(C)(7)(I)]. The affected employees shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the
energy control procedure and all other employees whose work operations are or may
be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized. When tagouts are used,
employees must be instructed in the limitations of these devices. Employee retraining
shall be provided all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in
their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that present a
new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. After January
2,1990, whenever replacement or major modification of a machine or equipment is
performed, and whenever new machines or equipment are installed, energy isolating
devices for such machines or equipment shall be designed to accept a lockout device
[29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(2)(iii)].
Removal of Lockout/Tagout Devices
Before lockout or tagout devices are removed, the authorized employee shall ensure
that non-essential items are removed and machine components are operationally intact.
The area should be checked to ensure all employees are safely positioned or removed
and all affected employees notified that lockout/tagout devices have been removed.
The lockout/tagout device must be removed by the person who applied the device. If
the person who applied the device is not available, the device may be removed by
another employee if the employer has established a specific procedure and training for
this. When group lockout/tagout devices are used, a procedure equivalent to the
personal lockout/tagout system should be followed [29 CFR 1910.147 (f) (3)].
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