The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)

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<p class="indent-2" data-title="1910.147(d)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Machine or equipment isolation.</em> All energy isolating devices that are needed to control the energy to the machine or equipment shall be physically located and operated in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source(s).</p>

Referencing norms: IsolationCompleted

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<p class="indent-2" data-title="1910.147(d)(6)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>6<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Verification of isolation.</em> Prior to starting work on machines or equipment that have been locked out or tagged out, the authorized employee shall verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished.</p>

Referencing norms: LotoIsolationComplete, WorkPermitted

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<p class="indent-2" data-title="1910.147(e)(1)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>1<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">The machine or equipment.</em> The work area shall be inspected to ensure that nonessential items have been removed and to ensure that machine or equipment components are operationally intact.</p>

Referencing norms: RepairCompleted

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<p class="indent-2" data-title="1910.147(e)(3)"><span class="paragraph-hierarchy"><span class="paren">(</span>3<span class="paren">)</span></span> <em class="paragraph-heading">Lockout or tagout devices removal.</em> Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device. <em>Exception to paragraph (e)(3):</em> When the authorized employee who applied the lockout or tagout device is not available to remove it, that device may be removed under the direction of the employer, provided that specific procedures and training for such removal have been developed, documented and incorporated into the employer's energy control program. The employer shall demonstrate that the specific procedure provides equivalent safety to the removal of the device by the authorized employee who applied it. The specific procedure shall include at least the following elements:</p>

Referencing norms: ReturnCompleted