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## 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA) - (B) Where a tag cannot be affixed directly to the energy isolating device, the tag shall be located as close as safely possible to the device, in a position that will be immediately obvious to anyone attempting to operate the device. - (5) Stored energy. (i) Following the application of lockout or tagout devices to energy isolating devices, all potentially hazardous stored or residual energy shall be relieved, disconnected, restrained, and otherwise rendered safe. - (ii) If there is a possibility of reaccumulation of stored energy to a hazardous level, verification of isolation shall be continued until the servicing or maintenance is completed, or until the possibility of such accumulation no longer exists. - (6) Verification of isolation. 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. - (e) Release from lockout or tagout. Before lockout or tagout devices are removed and energy is restored to the machine or equipment, procedures shall be followed and actions taken by the authorized employee(s) to ensure the following: - (1) The machine or equipment. 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. - (2) Employees. (i) The work area shall be checked to ensure that all employees have been safely positioned or removed. - (ii) After lockout or tagout devices have been removed and before a machine or equipment is started, affected employees shall be notified that the lockout or tagout device(s) have been removed. - (3) Lockout or tagout devices removal. Each lockout or tagout device shall be removed from each energy isolating device by the employee who applied the device. Exception to paragraph (e)(3): When the authorized employee who applied the lockout or tagout device is…

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## 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA) - (A) Retraining shall be provided for all authorized and affected employees whenever there is a change in their job assignments, a change in machines, equipment or processes that present a new hazard, or when there is a change in the energy control procedures. - (B) Additional retraining shall also be conducted whenever a periodic inspection under paragraph (c)(6) of this section reveals, or whenever the employer has reason to believe, that there are deviations from or inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the energy control procedures. - (C) The retraining shall reestablish employee proficiency and introduce new or revised control methods and procedures, as necessary. - (iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training. - (8) Energy isolation. Lockout or tagout shall be performed only bythe authorized employees who are performing the servicing or maintenance. - (9) Notification of employees. Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment. - (d) Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: - (1) Preparation for shutdown. Before an authorized or affected employee turns off a machine or equipment, the authorized employee shall have knowledge of the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy. - (2) Machine or equipment shutdown. The machine or equipment shall be turned off or shut down using the procedures established for the machine or equipme…

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## Appendix B (Non-Mandatory) - Lockout/Tagout Permit Procedure Model Procedure ## I. Policy It is the policy of \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ to provide a safe and healthful work environment. All individuals performing work where they may be exposed to the unexpected or unwanted start-up of equipment or the release of hazardous energy, are required to be adequately trained and protected from such hazards. This permit lockout/tagout procedure applies to all individuals or groups requiring lockout/ tagout protection while performing work on specific equipment for which there is no established written procedure available. Each Department Manager is responsible for implementing and enforcing these procedures for all areas and equipment under his/her control. ## II. Purpose The purpose of this permit procedure is to ensure that all appropriate steps are taken to control hazardous energies in the absence of a formal written procedure. The intent is to prevent injury or death from exposure to hazardous energies. ## III. Definitions Affected Employees are operators and others who need to be notified of work being performed, equipment being locked out, or energy being restored in their work area or area of responsibility, but who have not locked out. Authorized Employees are employees assigned to perform work that requires protection under the lockout/tagout policy, and who have locked out. Hazardous Energy means any level of energy present that can cause unexpected or unwanted movement, activation, flow, or exposure that could result in injury. Sources may include: - (1) Electrical: Alternating and direct current sources, static electricity or stored electrical energy in devices such as capacitors. - (2) Chemical: Energy released through direct contact or by combining chemical substances. - (3) Thermal: Heat generated from electrical, combustion, chemical, mechanical (friction), or nuclear sources.