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Lockout/Tagout Program (29 CFR 1910.147)

Evaluates the control of hazardous energy program for servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment.

29 CFR 1910.147

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Written Energy Control Program

  • Is there a documented energy control (LOTO) program? *
  • Does the program cover energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspection? *
  • Does the policy require lockout over tagout unless the machine is not lockable? *

Machine-Specific Procedures

  • Are documented procedures developed for each machine covering all energy sources? *
  • Do procedures identify steps for shutdown, isolation, blocking, and securing? *
  • Do procedures address stored/residual energy (capacitors, springs, hydraulics)? *
  • Do procedures require verification that isolation is effective before work begins? *

Devices & Hardware

  • Are lockout/tagout devices standardized, durable, and used only for energy control? *
  • Are locks individually keyed and assigned to authorized employees? *
  • Do tags identify the applying employee and warn against operation? *

Periodic Inspection

  • Is a periodic inspection of energy control procedures performed at least annually? *
  • Is the inspection conducted by an authorized employee not using the procedure being inspected? *
  • Date of last periodic inspection: *

Training & Group/Shift Controls

  • Are authorized, affected, and other employees trained on their LOTO roles? *
  • Are procedures established for group lockout and shift/personnel changes? *
  • Reviewer sign-off: *

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