29 CFR 1910.147Critical Risk

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Compliance

Lockout/Tagout procedures protect workers from unexpected energization or startup of machinery during servicing and maintenance. Failure to control hazardous energy accounts for 10% of serious workplace accidents.

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The Stakes

Why Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Compliance Matters

Annual Citations
2,606
Average Cost
$45K
Annual Fatalities
50
Max Penalty
$156K

Compliance Checklist

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Requirements

Everything you need to meet OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.147

Written energy control program
Machine-specific lockout procedures
Annual inspections of procedures
Locks and tags for each authorized employee
Training for authorized and affected employees
Periodic inspection by authorized person

Avoid These Mistakes

Most Common Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Violations

#1

No machine-specific procedures

Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259

#2

Failure to perform annual inspections

Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259

#3

Inadequate training documentation

Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259

#4

Not using locks or tags

Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259

#5

No verification of energy isolation

Penalty: $15,625 - $156,259

Training Program

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Training Requirements

Training Schedule

Initial Training:
Before authorization to perform LOTO
Refresher:
Annual for authorized employees
Duration:
2-4 hours typical

Training Topics

  • Energy source identification
  • Lockout procedures and devices
  • Verification methods
  • Group lockout procedures

Documentation

Required Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs

Energy Control Program
Equipment-Specific Procedures
Inspection Documentation
Training Records

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