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Lockout Tags & Lockout Tagout Devices

Protect workers from the release of dangerous energy with OSHA lockout tagout

Keep workers safe by using OSHA lockout tagout to prevent the release of hazardous energy.
The lockout tagout method is designed to manage the release of dangerous energy from machinery. Adhere to OSHA 1910.147 standards by implementing an effective lockout tagout procedure, ensuring the protection of workers from unforeseen injuries. When equipment needs servicing or maintenance, the use of lockout tagout devices makes it inaccessible. Comply with OSHA electrical safety regulations by utilizing items such as Danger Do Not Operate tags, Safety Padlocks, Lockout Devices, Lockout and Electrical Tags, Thermoplastic Safety Padlocks, Universal Circuit Breaker Lockout, and other lockout tags and devices.

LOCKOUT / TAGOUT Checklist

This Checklist constitutes a basic guide for Lockout/Tagout procedures according to guidelines, standards, and requirements issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration CFR 1910.147 and does not include all comprehensive requirements for specific industries or facilities. Additional regulations may be applicable depending on you location, or unique facility needs.

*For more information and to view specific OSHA regulations, visit www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

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OSHA STANDARD ENERGY CONTROL LOCKOUT TAGOUT CHECKLIST YES NO N/A
1910.147(c)(1) Do I have an Energy Control Program? The program shall ensure all
hazardous energy sources are isolated, locked, tagged or disabled before
an employee performs service or maintenance where unexpected energizing
or startup may occur and cause injury or death.
1910.147(c)(2)(i) If an energy source cannot be locked out, do I have a tagout system in place?
1910.147(c)(2)(iii) Are all machines and equipment, including new machinery ready
and capable of accepting lockout devices?
1910.147(c)(3)(i) When a tagout device is used in place of a lockout device, is it
truly capable of being locked out?
1910.147(c)(4) Do I have a procedure in place for controlling hazardous energy with specific
requirements for securing machines, placement, transfer, and removal
of lockout devices as well as regularly testing of locked machinery?
1910.147(c)(4)(ii) Do procedures properly outline the scope, purpose, responsibility,
authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilied for the control
of hazardous energy as well as means to enforce compliance?
1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B) Are specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and
securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy in place?
1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(C) Is an authorized employee assigned and responsible for removing
and transferring lockout tagout devices?
1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(D) Do requirements exist for testing a machine or equipment to determine and
confirm effectiveness and efficiency of lockout/tagout procedures?
1910.147(c)(5)(i)

Have I provided all of the necessary equipment to employees for isolating
dangerous machinery and equipment including; locks, tags, chains, wedges,
key blocks, adpater pins, self locking fasteners, or other important
hardware used to secure or prevent machinery from causing injury or death?

1910.147(c)(5)(iii) Do all lockout tags provide clear legends such as DO NOT START,
DO NOT OPEN, DO NOT CLOSE, DO NOT ENERGIZE, DO NOT OPERATE?
1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(A)(1) Are all lockout devices and tags designed to withstand the enviroment
in which they are exposed for the maximum period of time that 
exposure is expected?
1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B) Are lockout devices and tags standardized throughout my facility in at 
least color, shape, size, and additionally print format for tags?
1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(1) Are all lockout devices substantial enough to prevent removal without the use
of excessive force such as bolt cutter or other metal cutting tools?
1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(C)(2) Are lockout tags throughout my facility stron enough to prevent removal
without the use of excessive forec? They must have minimum unlocking
strength of 50 pounds being equivalent to a one-piece,
all enviroment-tolerant nylon cable tie.
1910.147(c)(6)(i) Have I performed at least an annual inspection of all machinery and
equpment to ensure procedures are being followed?
1910.147(c)(6)(i)(A) Are inspections being performed by authorized employees other than the
one(s) utilizing the energy control procedure being inspected?
1910.147(c)(6)(ii) Can I confirm and certify periodic inspections have been performed?
The certification identifies the machine or equipment on which the energy
control procedure was being utilized, the date of the inspection, the employees
included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.
1910.147(c)(7)(i) Have I provided training that ensures the purpose and function of the energy
control program? Do all employees understand the knowledge and skills
required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls?
1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A)

Has each authorized employee received training in the recognition of 
applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy
available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for 
energy isolation and control?

1910.147(c)(7)(C) Does the program include all other employees whose work operation may
be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized?
1910.147(c)(7)(ii) When tagout systems are used, are employees properly trained
in limitation of tags?
1910.147(c)(7)(iii) Is Training repeated periodically when changes/updates occur
in the energy control procedure?
1910.147(c)(9) Are all employees notified and aware of the application and 
removal of lockout devices or tagout devices?
1910.147(d)(4)(i) Are all lockout tagout devices are affixed to each energy
isolating devices by authorized employees?

 

*The above Energy Control Lockout/Tagout Checklist is for informational purposes only. This Checklist has been created according to guidelines, standards and requirements set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, General Environmental Controls CFR 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) (www.osha.gov). This Checklist has been developed with various federal laws and standards in effect at the time of its creation. The user of this Checklist acknowledges that each workplace/industry is comprised of unique circumstances and that this Energy Control Lockout/Tagout Checklist does not constitute specific assurance, advice, procedures, or guarantee of any user's compliance with particular regulatory requirements (www.osha.gov) or any other compliance requirements.

This Checklist should not be used to replace the need to properly train all employees and does not provide a substitute for any assessment or audit by safety and health professionals. All uses are encouraged to discuss the specific regulatory requirements applicable to their workplaces with a legal or professional advisor or compliance office and to further assure that the use of this Checklist is suitable for its purposes. The users of this Checklist are subject to the terms and conditions set by www.emedco.com, this includes all responsibility and risk arising from any and all use of and/or reliance upon this Checklist, including revisions made there to Emedco. Emedco makes no warranty that the Checklist is appropriate, complete, or suitable for any particular facility or to requirements applicable to a particular worksite.