Lockout/tagout procedures are designed to prevent accidents and injuries caused by the unexpected release of energy when equipment is being repaired or maintained.
Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) regulates lockout/tagout through the Control of Hazardous Energy Standard found at 29 CFR 1910.147. This standard mandates training, audits and record-keeping to ensure that workers will not be injured by unintentionally energized equipment.
What is Lockout/Tagout
Lockout is the process of preventing the flow of energy from a power source to a piece of equipment and keeping it from operating.
Lockout is accomplished by installing a lockout device at the power source so that the equipment powered by that source cannot be operated. A lockout device is a lock, block, cable or chain that keeps a switch, valve or lever in the off position.
Safety locks are provided and can be used only for lockout purposes. The locks should never be sued to lock toll boxes, storage sheds or other items.
Tagout is accomplished by placing a tag on the power source. The tag acts as a warning not to restore energy, not as a physical restraint. Tags must clearly state “Do Not Operate” or the like, and must be applied by hand.
What must be locked or tagged out
The lockout/tagout standard covers servicing and maintenance of equipment where unexpected energization or start-up of equipment could harm, employees.
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