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CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY |
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Introduction |
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OSHA
has determined that lockout is
a more reliable means of de-energizing equipment than tagout.
Lockout should always be the preferred method used by employees. Except for limited
situations, the use of lockout devices provide a more secure and effective means of
preventing the unexpected release of hazardous energy or start-up of machines and
equipment. Before service or maintenance is performed on machinery or equipment, 29 CFR 1910.147 generally requires that machinery or equipment be turned off and disconnected from the energy source. The energy-isolating device must be either locked or tagged out. This module covers the following sections:
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