CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY

29 CFR 1910.147 Provisions - Periodic Inspections

Periodic inspections must be performed at least annually to ensure that the energy control procedures (locks and tags) were properly implemented and that employees are familiar with their responsibilities.

The employer must certify that the periodic inspections have been performed. The certification must identify the:

Machine/equipment on which the energy control procedure was used

Date of the inspection

Employees included in the inspection

Name of the person performing the inspection.

For lockout procedures, the inspector must meet with each authorized employee to review their responsibilities under the energy control procedure being inspected.

When a tagout procedure is inspected, a review on the limitation of tags, in addition to the above requirements, must also be included with each affected and authorized employee.

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