3-3) Lockout/Tagout

The purpose of the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) regulation is to prevent injury to employees who are servicing machines and equipment. The regulation calls for the control of energy-isolating devices by attaching locks (lockout) to prevent the machine from being operated, or tags (tagout) that warn people not to start up the machine.

Training requirements; 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)

An employer must provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required fro the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees.