Scope, Application & Purpose
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Standard 1910.147, “The Control of Hazardous Energy,” (lockout/tagout) helps safeguard employees from the unexpected startup of machines and equipment or release of hazardous energy while performing repairs, service or maintenance.
The “Lockout/Tagout” Standard identifies the practices and procedures necessary to shut down and lockout or tagout machines and equipment. It requires that a written hazardous energy program be implemented and address the following:
- describes safe work practices,
- establishes formal lockout/tagout procedures,
- trains all employees in the program, and
- enforces the use of the procedures through periodic inspections […]
This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
To request portal access, send an email to losscontrol@coactionspecialty.com with “Coaction LC Portal” in the subject line and include your policy number in the email body.
New Safety Talks
New Safety Talks
wpengine2025-09-20T15:13:22-07:00