Washington Administrative Code › Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of › Chapter 296-803 - Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) › Section 296-803-100 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
This chapter applies to the service and maintenance of
				machines and equipment, including piping systems, if employees could be injured
				by the:
(1) Unexpected energization or
			 start up of the machine or equipment; or
(2) Release of stored energy. Energy sources
			 include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy,
			 including gravity.
Note:
1. Machines and equipment include those that produce
						  high intensity electromagnetic fields.
2. When other Title 296 WAC standards require the use
						  of lockout or tagout, they have to be used and supplemented by the procedural
						  and training requirements of this chapter.
Exemption:
This chapter does not apply to:
1. Construction activities covered by chapter 296-155
						  WAC, Safety standards for construction work.
2. Agriculture activities covered by chapter 296-307
						  WAC, Safety standards for agriculture.
3. Maritime activities covered by chapter 296-56 WAC,
						  Safety standards-Longshore, stevedore and related waterfront operations and
						  chapter 296-304 WAC, Safety standards for ship repairing, shipbuilding and
						  shipbreaking.
4. Oil and gas well drilling and servicing.
5. Installations for generating, transmitting, and
						  distributing electrical power (including related communication and metering
						  equipment) that are controlled exclusively by electric utilities.
6. Hot tap operations on pressurized pipelines used to
						  transmit and distribute substances such as gas, steam, water, or petroleum
						  products if the employer can demonstrate that all of the following apply:
a. Continuity of service is essential.
b. Shutdown of the system is impractical.
c. Proven effective employee protection is provided by
						  following documented procedures and using special equipment.
7. Service and maintenance of fire alarm and
						  extinguishing systems and their components if:
a. Other employees depend on these systems for fire
						  safety; and
b. Employees working on fire extinguishing systems are
						  protected from the unexpected release of hazardous energy by appropriate
						  alternative measures.
8. Work on electric equipment receiving power only
						  through a cord and plug if:
a. Unplugging the equipment eliminates the possibility
						  of unexpected energization, unexpected start up, or the release of stored
						  energy; and
b. The plug is kept under the exclusive control of the
						  employee doing the service or maintenance.
9. Exposure to electrical hazards from electrical work
						  on, near, or with conductors or equipment that is covered by chapter 296-24
						  WAC, General safety and health standards, Part L, Electrical.
10. Service and maintenance during normal production
						  operations, if an employee is not required to:
a. Remove or bypass a guard or other safety device;
						  or
b. Place any body part into the point of operation or
						  any other hazardous area created by machine operation.
11. Minor tool changes, adjustments, and other minor
						  service during normal production operations if:
a. They are routine, repetitive, and integral to the
						  use of the equipment for production; and
b. The work is done using measures which provide
						  effective protection from hazards.
Statutory Authority:
				  RCW
				   49.17.010,
				  49.17.040,
				  49.17.050, and
				  49.17.060. 04-15-105, §
				  296-803-100, filed 7/20/04, effective
				  11/1/04.