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On October 30,
1989, the Lockout/Tagout Standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, went
into effect. It was created to help reduce the death and
injury rate caused by the unexpected energization or
start-up of machines, or the release of stored energy.
122 deaths and 28,400 lost work days are attributed to
this area each year. In 1993, Lockout/Tagout was the
eighth most cited OSHA standard. |
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Written Program
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147
(c)(4) covers the minimal acceptable written program
procedures. It must include:
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A specific written
statement of the intended use of the procedure.
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Specific procedural
steps are taken for shutting down, isolating,
blocking and securing machines or equipment to
control hazardous energy. This must be done for each
piece of equipment, unless it is a duplicate.
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Specific procedural
steps for the placement, removal and transfer of
lockout devices and the responsibility for them.
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Specific
requirements for testing the effectiveness of the
lockout devices, tagout devices and other energy
control measures.
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