Control of Hazardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Sept. 1, 1989. 

An accredited ANSI standards conunittee is working on a revision of ANSI Z244, titled Control of Hazardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods. Its June 2002 draft requires that a risk assessment be performed in the design of lockout/tagout systems to determine the... 

Lockout/Tagout Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout-Tagout (OSHA 3120—2002). 

Control of hazardous energy lockout-tagout, OSHA Pub 3120. 

In July 2003 approval was given by ANSI to reissue the Control of Hazardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods Standard, ANSEASSE Z244.1/2003. This standard will have a broad impact in that it affects a huge number of locations. Section 5.4 discusses alternative methods of control, from which the following paraphrasing derives ... 

ANSI/ASSE Z241.1-2003. Control of Hazardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods Standard. Des Plaines, IL American Society of Safety Engineers, 2003. ANSI/AIHA ZlO-2005. Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Standard. Eairfax, VA American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2005. 

The following appears in ANSI/ASSE 7.244,1 -2003 American National Standard for Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/ Tagout and Alternative Methods (Reaffirmed, January 2009). 

However, the exemption does not give you any less reason to protect your employees from hazardous energy. That is why there is a critical need for you and your employees to understand and adhere to the proper control of hazardous energy. Lockout/tagout procedures are designed to prevent accidents and injuries caused by the unexpected release of energy when equipment is being repaired or maintained. 

The identified machine/equipment requires a periodic inspection of the energy control procedures according to 1910.147(c)(6) - The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). Check ( ) or complete all elements of this form that apply to the Periodic Inspection. [NOTE This standard does not apply to construction, agriculture, or maritime industries.]... 

The three major OSHA standards most frequently cited to employers regarding contractor safety are Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemical (29 CFR 1910.110), Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (29 CFR 1910.147), and Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). These regulations pertain to the hiring of outside contractors and subcontractors to perform repair work, plant modification, equipment maintenance, etc. Many countries around the world have their comparable standards. 

Thank you for your March 9, 2006, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration s (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You stated that you represent a company in the baking industry with production facilities in different states and have questions regarding Federal OSHA s Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout or LOTOjand Bakery equipment standards, 29 CFR 1910.147 and 1910.263, respectively. Your scenarios, paraphrased questions and our replies follow. 

Z244.1 Control of Hazardous Energy—Lockout/Tagout Alternative Methods... 

The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) Lockout or Tagout... 

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