# Presentation: 215691

## Scenario 01

**Welding contractor is working on **
**top of an grain elevator**
**bin on an ammonia line - He cuts into**
**the line - line explodes killing him, **
**two co-workers and a grain **
**elevator employee**

**Does LOTO apply???**

## Scenario 02

**5 employees working on a **
**Hide defleshing machine replacing**
**a blade.**
**Top half of machine falls,**
**one employee is killed.**

**Does LOTO apply???**

## 29 CFR SubPart J 

**29 CFR SubPart J **
**1910.147 **
**The control of **
**hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).**

## (a) Scope, Application & Purpose

**The control of **
**hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)**

**(a)**** Scope, Application & Purpose**

**(b) ****Definitions **

**(c)**** General**

**(d) ****Application of Control **

**(e) ****Release from LOTO**

**(f) ****Additional Requirements **

## Electrical
Mechanical
Hydraulic
Pneumatic

**Mechanical**
**Hydraulic**
**Pneumatic**

**Types of Energy**

**Chemical**
**Thermal**
**Gravity**
**Radiation**

## 1910.147(a)

## (i) This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the "unexpected" energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy could cause injury to employees. 

**1910.147(a)(1)Scope**

## (A) Construction, agriculture and maritime employment; 
(B) Installations under the exclusive control of electric utilities for the purpose of power generation, transmission and distribution, including related equipment for communication or metering; and
(C) Exposure to electrical hazards from work on, near, or with conductors or equipment in electric utilization installations, which is covered by Subpart S of this part; and
(D) Oil and gas well drilling and servicing.

**(B) Installations**** under the exclusive control of electric utilities for the purpose of power generation, transmission and distribution, including related equipment for communication or metering; and**
**(C) Exposure**** to electrical hazards from work on, near, or with conductors or equipment in electric utilization installations, which is covered by Subpart S of this part; and**
**(D) Oil and gas**** well drilling and servicing.**

**1910.147(a)(1)(ii) Standard **_**does not**_** **
**cover the following:**

**Not Covered**

## (i) Applies to the control of energy during servicing and/or maintenance of machines and equipment.
(ii) Servicing and/or maintenance which takes place during normal production operations is covered by this standard only if:
(A) Remove or bypass a guard or other safety device; or
(B) Place any part of his or her body into an area on a machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed

**(ii) Servicing**** and/or maintenance which takes place during **_**normal production operations**_** is covered by this standard only if:**
**(A) Remove**** or bypass a guard or other safety device; or**
**(B) Place**** any part of his or her body into an area on a machine or piece of equipment where work is actually performed**

**1910.147(a)(2)  Application**

**When LOTO applies**

## Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities, which take place during normal production operations, are not covered by this standard if they are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use of the equipment for production, provided that the work is performed using alternative measures which provide effective protection (See Subpart O of this Part).

**1910.147(a)(2)  Application**

**Note: Exception to paragraph (a)(2)(ii):**

**Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minor servicing activities, which take place during normal production operations, are not covered by this standard if they are routine, repetitive, and integral to the use of the equipment for production, provided that the work is performed using alternative measures which provide effective protection (See Subpart O of this Part).**

**routine, repetitive, **
**and integral to the **
**use of the equipment **
**for production**

**provided that the work**
**is performed using **
**alternative measures**
**which provide **
**effective protection**

## Unplugged from energy source
Under exclusive control of person performing maintenance

**to the following:**

**Cord and plug **
**connected equipment **

**Unplugged from energy source**
**Under exclusive control of person performing maintenance**

**Notes:**
(A)  Work on cord and plug connected electric equipment for which exposure to the hazards of unexpected energization or start up of the equipment is controlled by the unplugging of the equipment from the energy source and by the plug being under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.(B) Hot tap operations involving transmission and distribution systems for substances such as gas, steam, water or petroleum products when they are performed on pressurized pipelines, provided that the employer demonstrates that-
(1) continuity of service is essential;
(2) shutdown of the system is impractical; and {3} documented procedures are followed, and special equipment is used which will provide proven effective protection for employees.

## 1910.147(a)(2)(iii) This standard does not apply to:

**Hot Tap**
**Operations**

**Employer must demonstrate:**

**1.**** Continuity of service is essential**

**2.**** Shut down of service is essential**

**2.**** Uses proper procedures and**
** ****equipment**

## Slide 13

## (i) Procedures for affixing  appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices 
(ii) Other standards in this part require the use of lockout or tagout

**(ii) Other standards in this part require the use of lockout or tagout**

**1910.147(a)(3) Purpose**

**LOCKOUT**

**TAGOUT**

**Procedures**

## 1910.147 Definitions (b)

**Affected employee.**

**Authorized employee. **

**Capable of being locked out.**

**Energized.**

**Energy source.**

**Hot tap.**

**Lockout. **

**Lockout device. **

**Normal production operations.**

**Servicing and/or maintenance.**

**Tagout. **

**Tagout device. **

## "Affected employee." An employee whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which servicing or maintenance is being performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such servicing or maintenance is being        performed.
"Authorized employee." A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee's duties include performing servicing or         maintenance covered under this section.

_**"Authorized employee."**_** A person who locks out or tags out machines or equipment in order to perform servicing or maintenance on that machine or equipment. An affected employee becomes an authorized employee when that employee's duties include performing servicing or         maintenance covered under this section.**

**1910.147(b) Definitions applicable to **
**this section**

## 1910.147(c) General

**1910.147(c) General**

**1.**** Energy control program. **
**2.**** Lockout/tagout**
**3.**** Full employee protection**
**4.**** Energy control procedure.**
**5.**** Protective materials and**
**    ****hardware.**
**6.**** Periodic inspection.**
**7.**** Training and communication.**
**8.**** Energy isolation.**
**9.**** Notification of employees. **

## (1) Energy control program.
Energy control procedures
Employee training
Periodic inspections 
The machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative

**Loto Program**

**Energy Control Procedures**

**Employee Training**

**Periodic Inspections**

**Isolate From Energy Source**

**(1) Energy control program.**
**Energy control procedures**
**Employee training**
**Periodic inspections **
**The machine or equipment shall be isolated from the energy source and rendered inoperative**

## Example -Functional Diagram For Implementation of

**Lockout/tagout Requirements **

**	****Conduct Machine/Process  ****	****Develop Documented**
**	****Hazard Analysis **
**	****Lockout/tagout Procedure**
**	****	****	**
**	****	****Develop Training Program**
**	****Provide Training To****   ****Provide Detailed Training To****   ****Provide Training to**** ****	****                  ****	****Affected employees****     ****Authorized Employees**** ****	****            ****All other Employees**** ****	****	**
**	****	****Assistant Maint/Service**
**	****	****Task to**
**	****	****Authorized Employees**
**	****	****	**
**	****	****	****	****	****And**
**	****Consult Company ****	****Notify Affected**
**	****Procedure Document****	****Employee(s) of**
**	****	****	****Maintenance Operations**
**	****	****	****Identify**
**	****	****	****Energy Isolating Devices**
**	****	****	****Identify & Obtain**
**	****Lockout/Tagout Devices**
**	****	****and/or**
**	****	****Deactivate &****	****	****Deactivate &**
**	****	****Tagout****	****	****	****Lockout**

## (i) Not capable of being locked out - shall utilize a tagout system.
(ii) Capable of being locked out - but uses tags 
Demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section.
(iii) After January 2, 1990, machine or equipment shall be designed to accept a lockout device.

**(ii) Capable of being locked out - but uses tags **
**Demonstrate that the utilization of a tagout system will provide full employee protection as set forth in paragraph (c)(3) of this section.**
**(iii) After January 2, 1990, machine or equipment shall be designed to accept a lockout device.**

**1910.147(c)(2) "Lockout/tagout."**

**Tagout**

## (i) When a tagout device is used on an energy isolating device which is capable of being locked out
Attached at the same location that the lockout device would have been attached 
(ii) Demonstrate full compliance with all tagout-related provisions of this standard together 
Additional safety measures

**Attached at the same location that the lockout device would have been attached **
**(ii)**** Demonstrate full compliance with all tagout-related provisions of this standard together **
**Additional safety measures**

**1910.147(c)(3) "Full employee  protection."**

## (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section. 

**1910.147(c)(4) "Energy control procedure."**

## [1] No potential for stored or residual energy or reaccumulation of stored energy after shut down which could endanger employees: 
[2] Single energy source which can be readily identified and isolated: 
[3] Completely deenergize and deactivate the machine or equipment: 
[4] Isolated from that energy source and locked out during servicing or maintenance: 
[5] A single lockout device will achieve a locked out condition: 
[6] Under the exclusive control of the authorized employee performing the servicing or maintenance:
[7] No  hazards for other employees; and 
[8] No history of accidents involving the unexpected activation or reenergization of the machine or equipment during servicing or maintenance.

**[2]**** Single energy source which can be readily identified and isolated: **
**[3]**** Completely deenergize and deactivate the machine or equipment: **
**[4]**** Isolated from that energy source and locked out during servicing or maintenance: **
**[5]**** A single lockout device will achieve a locked out condition: **
**[6]**** Under the exclusive control of the authorized employee performing the servicing or maintenance:**
**[7]**** No  hazards for other employees; and **
**[8]**** No history of accidents involving the unexpected activation or reenergization of the machine or equipment during servicing or maintenance.**

**1910.147(c)(4) "Energy control procedure."**

**Note: "Exception:"**** The employer need not document the required procedure for a particular machine or equipment, when all of the following elements exist:**

## (ii) The procedures shall clearly and specifically outline the:
Scope, purpose, authorization, rules, 
Techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, 
Means to enforce compliance including

**S****cope, purpose, authorization, rules, **
**Techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, **
**M****eans to enforce compliance including**

**1910.147(c)(4) "Energy control procedure."**

## (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure;
(B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;
(C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and
(D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.

**(B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy;**
**(C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and**
**(D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures.**

**1910.147(c)(4)(ii) "Energy control procedure."**

## (i) Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources.

**1910.147(c)(5) "Protective  materials and hardware."**

## (ii) Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be singularly identified; shall be the only device(s) used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes; and shall meet the following requirements:
(A) "Durable.”

**(ii) Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be singularly identified; shall be the only device(s) used for controlling energy; shall not be used for other purposes; and shall meet the following requirements:**
**(A) "Durable.”**

**1910.147(c)(5) "Protective  materials and hardware."**

**Lockout and tagout devices shall be capable of withstanding the environment to which they are  exposed for the maximum period of time that exposure is expected.**

**Tagout devices shall be constructed and printed so that exposure to weather conditions or wet and damp locations will not cause the tag to deteriorate or the message on the tag to become illegible.**

**Tags shall not deteriorate when used in corrosive environments such as areas where acid and alkali  chemicals are handled and stored.**

## Lockout and tagout devices shall be standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: Color; shape; or size; and additionally, in the case of tagout devices, print and format shall be standardized.

**1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B) "Standardized."**

## (1) "Lockout devices."  Lockout devices shall be substantial enough to prevent removal without the use of excessive force 
(2) "Tagout devices."  Tagout devices, including their means of attachment, shall be substantial 
Prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. 
Tagout device attachment
Non-reusable type, 
Attachable by hand, 
Self-locking, and non-releasable 
Minimum  unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds 
Having the general design and basic characteristics - equivalent to a one-piece, all environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.

**(2) "Tagout devices."****  Tagout devices, including their means of attachment, shall be substantial **
**Prevent inadvertent or accidental removal. **
**Tagout device attachment**
**Non-reusable type, **
**Attachable by hand, **
**Self-locking, and non-releasable **
**Minimum  unlocking strength of no less than 50 pounds **
**Having the general design and basic characteristics - equivalent to a one-piece, all environment-tolerant nylon cable tie.**

**1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C) "Substantial" **

## 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(D) "Identifiable.”
Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s).
1910.147 (c)(5)(iii) Tagout devices
Shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the following: "Do Not Start. Do Not Open. Do Not Close. Do Not Energize. Do Not Operate."

**Lockout devices and tagout devices shall indicate the identity of the employee applying the device(s).**
**1910.147 (c)(5)(iii) Tagout devices**
**Shall warn against hazardous conditions if the machine or equipment is energized and shall include a legend such as the following: "Do Not Start. Do Not Open. Do Not Close. Do Not Energize. Do Not Operate."**

## (i) The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.

**1910.147(c)(6)  "Periodic inspection."**

**Periodic**
**Inspection**

## (A) Performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected. 
(B) Conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified.
(C) LOCKOUT - Review, between the inspector and each authorized employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.
(D) TAGOUT - Include a review, between the inspector and each authorized and affected employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph

**(B) Conducted to correct any deviations or inadequacies identified.**
**(C) LOCKOUT - Review, between the inspector and each**** authorized ****employee, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.**
**(D) TAGOUT - Include a review, between the inspector and each ****authorized and affected employee****, of that employee's responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected, and the elements set forth in paragraph**

**Periodic Inspections**

## 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) The employer shall certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. 
Identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, 
Date of the inspection
Employees included in the inspection
Person performing the inspection.

**Identify the machine or equipment on which the energy control procedure was being utilized, **
**Date of the inspection**
**Employees included in the inspection**
**Person performing the inspection.**

**Certify Periodic**
**Inspection**

## (i) The employer shall provide training 
Purpose and function of the energy control program 
Knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls

**Purpose and function of the energy control program **
**Knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls**

**1910.147(c)(7) "Training and communication."**

## (A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.
(B) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.
(C) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.

**(A) Each**** authorized ****employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control.**
**(B) Each**** affected ****employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure.**
**(C) All**** other**** employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out.**

**1910.147(c)(7) (i)"Training and communication."**

**Authorized**

**Affected**

## (ii) When tagout systems are used, employees shall also be trained in the following limitations of tags:
(A) Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices 
(B) When a tag is attached to an energy isolating means, it is not to be removed without authorization of the authorized person responsible for it 
(C) Tags must be legible and understandable by all authorized employees, affected employees, and all other employees 
(D) Tags and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental conditions 
(E) Tags may evoke a false sense of security 
(F) Tags must be securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.

**(A) Tags are essentially warning devices affixed to energy isolating devices **
**(B) When a tag is attached to an energy isolating means, it is not to be removed without authorization of the authorized person responsible for it **
**(C) Tags must be legible and understandable by all authorized employees, affected employees, and all other employees **
**(D) Tags and their means of attachment must be made of materials which will withstand the environmental conditions **
**(E) Tags may evoke a false sense of security **
**(F) Tags must be securely attached to energy isolating devices so that they cannot be inadvertently or accidentally detached during use.**

**1910.147(c)(7)"Training and communication."**

## (iii) Employee retraining.
(A) Retraining shall be provided for 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.
(B) Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures.
(C) The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary.

**(A****) Retraining**** shall be provided for 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.**
**(B) ****Additional retraining**** shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures.**
**(C) The ****retraining**** shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary.**

**1910.147(c)(7)"Training and communication."**

## (iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training.

**1910.147(c)(7)"Training and communication."**

**Certify Periodic**
**Inspection**

## 1910.147(c)(8) "Energy isolation."
Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance.
1910.147 (c)(9) "Notification of employees." 
Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment.

**Lockout or tagout shall be performed only by the authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance.**
**1910.147 (c)(9) "Notification of employees."**** **
**Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment.**

## 1910.147(d)

** ****"Application of control."**

## 1910.147(d)

**1.****Preparation for       shutdown. **
**2.****Machine or equipment shutdown. **
**3.**** Machine or equipment isolation. **
**4.**** Lockout or tagout device application.**
**5.**** Stored energy.**
**6.**** Verification of isolation."**
**    **

**1910.147(d)**
** ****"Application of control."**

## The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:
(1) "Preparation for shutdown." 
(2) "Machine or equipment shutdown." 
(3) "Machine or equipment isolation."

**(1) "Preparation for shutdown." **
**(2) "Machine or equipment shutdown." **
**(3) "Machine or equipment isolation."**

**1910.147(d) "Application of control.”**

## (4) "Lockout or tagout device application.”

(i) Affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.
(ii)Affixed in a manner to that will hold the energy isolating devices in a "safe" or "off" position.
(iii) Tagout devices, affixed in such a manner as will clearly indicate that the operation or movement of energy isolating devices from the "safe" or "off" position is prohibited.

**(i) Affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees.**
**(ii)Affixed in a manner to that will hold the energy isolating devices in a "safe" or "off" position.**
**(iii) Tagout devices, affixed in such a manner as will clearly indicate that the operation or movement of energy isolating devices from the "safe" or "off" position is prohibited.**

**1910.147(d) "Application of control.”**

## (5) "Stored energy.”
(i) All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.
(ii) Possibility of reaccumulation of stored energy - verification of isolation shall be continued 
(6) "Verification of isolation." Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.

**(i) All potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe.**
**(ii) Possibility of reaccumulation of stored energy - verification of isolation shall be continued **
**(6) "Verification of isolation."**** Verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.**

**1910.147(d) "Application of control.”**

## 1910.147(e) "Release from lockout or tagout.”

## 1910.147(e) "Release from lockout or tagout.”

**1910.147(e) "Release from lockout or tagout.”**

**1.**** The machine or equipment.**
**2.**** Employees.**
**3.**** Lockout or tagout devices removal.**
** **

## Before lockout or tagout devices are removed and energy is restored to the machine or equipment
(1) "The machine or equipment." The work area shall be inspected 
(2) "Employees.”
(i) The work area shall be checked to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed.
(ii) Before lockout or tagout devices are removed and before machines or equipment are energized, affected employees shall be notified that the lockout or tagout devices have been removed.
(iii) Affected employees shall be notified that the lockout or tagout device(s) have been removed.

**(1) "The machine or equipment." The work area shall be inspected **
**(2) "Employees.”**
**(i) The work area**** shall be checked to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed.**
**(ii) Before lockout**** or tagout devices are removed and before machines or equipment are energized, affected employees shall be notified that the lockout or tagout devices have been removed.**
**(iii) Affected employees**** shall be notified that the lockout or tagout device(s) have been removed.**

**1910.147(e) "Release from lockout or tagout.”**

## (3) "Lockout or tagout devices removal." By the employee who applied the device.
 Exception to paragraph (e)(3). 
(i) Verification by the employer that the authorized employee who applied the device is not at the facility:
(ii) Making all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to inform him/her that his/her lockout or tagout device has been removed; and
(iii) Ensuring that the authorized employee has this knowledge before he/she resumes work at that facility.

** ****Exception to paragraph (e)(3).**** **
**(i) Verification by the employer that the authorized employee who applied the device is not at the facility:**
**(ii) Making all reasonable efforts to contact the authorized employee to inform him/her that his/her lockout or tagout device has been removed; and**
**(iii) Ensuring that the authorized employee has this knowledge before he/she resumes work at that facility.**

**1910.147(e) "Release from lockout or tagout.”**

## 1910.147(f) "Additional Requirements."

**Outside**
**Contractor**

## 1910.147(f) "Additional Requirements."

**1.**** Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof.**
**2.**** Outside personnel (contractors, etc.).**
**Group lockout or tagout.**
**3.**** Shift or personnel changes. **

## (1) "Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof." In situations in which lockout or tagout devices must be temporarily removed from the energy isolating device and the machine or equipment energized to test or position the machine, equipment or component thereof,:
(i) Clear the machine or equipment of tools and materials in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this section;
(ii) Remove employees from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section;
(iii) Remove the lockout or tagout devices as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section;
(iv) Energize and proceed with testing or positioning;
(v) Deenergize all systems and reapply energy control measures in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section to continue the servicing and/or maintenance.

**(i) Clear the machine or equipment of tools and materials in accordance with paragraph (e)(1) of this section;**
**(ii) Remove employees from the machine or equipment area in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this section;**
**(iii) Remove the lockout or tagout devices as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section;**
**(iv) Energize and proceed with testing or positioning;**
**(v) Deenergize all systems and reapply energy control measures in accordance with paragraph (d) of this section to continue the servicing and/or maintenance.**

**1910.147(f) "Additional requirements."**

## (2)  "Outside personnel (contractors, etc.).”
(i) Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope and application of this standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.
(ii)The on-site employer shall ensure that his/her employees understand and comply with the restrictions and prohibitions of the outside employer's energy control program.

**(i) Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope and application of this standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures.**
**(ii)The on-site employer shall ensure that his/her employees understand and comply with the restrictions and prohibitions of the outside employer's energy control program.**

**1910.147(f) "Additional requirements."**

**Welding Contractor**

## 1910.147(f)(3) "Group lockout or tagout.”

**(i) When servicing and/or maintenance**** is performed by a crew, craft, department or other group, they shall utilize a procedure which affords the employees a level of protection equivalent to that provided by the implementation of a personal lockout or tagout device.**

**(ii) Group lockout or tagout devices**** shall be used in accordance with the procedures required by paragraph(c)(4)of this section including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements:**

## (A) Primary responsibility is vested in an authorized employee for a set number of employees working under the protection of a group lockout or tagout device (such as an operations lock);
(B) Provision for the authorized employee to ascertain the exposure status of individual group members with regard to the lockout or tagout of the machine or equipment and
(C) When more than one crew, craft, department, etc. is involved, assignment of overall job-associated lockout or tagout control responsibility to an authorized employee designated to coordinate affected work forces and ensure continuity of protection; and
(D) Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.

**(B) Provision for the authorized employee to ascertain the exposure status of individual group members with regard to the lockout or tagout of the machine or equipment and**
**(C) When more than one crew, craft, department, etc. is involved, assignment of overall job-associated lockout or tagout control responsibility to an authorized employee designated to coordinate affected work forces and ensure continuity of protection; and**
**(D) Each authorized employee shall affix a personal lockout or tagout device to the group lockout device, group lockbox, or comparable mechanism when he or she begins work, and shall remove those devices when he or she stops working on the machine or equipment being serviced or maintained.**

**1910.147(f)(3)(ii)"Group lockout or tagout.”**

## (4) "Shift or personnel changes." Specific procedures shall be utilized during shift or personnel changes to ensure the continuity of lockout or tagout protection, including provision for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and oncoming employees, to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy.

**1910.147(f) "Additional requirements."**

## Unlocked electrical cabinet

**Unlocked electrical cabinet**

## Slide 57

## Gate valves locked out

**Gate valves locked out**

## Multiple locks on a lockout hasp

**Multiple locks on a lockout hasp**

## Valve lockout device

**Valve lockout device**

## Employee was servicing printing press without de-energizing it

**Employee was servicing printing press without de-energizing it**

## Employee trying to adjust machine when running

**Employee trying to adjust machine when running**

## Employee locking out a mixer. 

**Employee locking out a mixer. **
**Controls to test de-energized conditions readily available.**

## Lockout area with individual locks and multiple lockout hasps.

**Lockout area with individual locks and multiple lockout hasps.**

## Paper tag not 50# strength and not weather resistant

**Paper tag not 50# strength and not weather resistant**

## Unjamming a printing press without de-energizing it

**Unjamming a printing press without de-energizing it**