Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
29 CFR 1910.147

Energy Control Procedures - Required Content

What specific elements must be documented in the employer's energy control procedures?

• The procedures must outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques that the employer will use to control hazardous energy.
  (c)(4)(ii)

• The procedures must state the means to be used to enforce compliance.
  (c)(4)(ii)

At a minimum, the procedures must include:

• A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure.
  (c)(4)(ii)(A)

• Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy. (c)(4)(ii)(B)

• Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal, and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices, and a description of who has responsibility for them. (c)(4)(ii)(C)

• Specific requirements for testing a machine or piece of equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. (c)(4)(ii)(D)

Overview Scope and Application Purpose Definitions Energy Control Program Energy Control Procedures    - Documentation Energy Control Procedures    - Required Content Periodic Inspection Employee Training and    Communication Additional Training (Tagout System)	Employee Retraining Lockout/Tagout New or Modified Equipment Full Employee Protection Materials and Hardware Application of Energy Control Release from Lockout/Tagout Testing of Machines Outside Personnel (Contractors) Group Lockout/Tagout    Requirements Shift & Personnel Changes

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