Why Perform Lock Out Tag Out Periodic Inspections?
What is the intent of the requirement for the employer to conduct Lock Out Tag Out Periodic Inspections?
To ensure that the energy control procedures continue to be implemented properly, that the employees are familiar with their responsibilities, and that any changes, deviations or issues with the procedure that are found are corrected before an accident occurs.
How often must the inspection take place?
The inspection of the lock out tag out procedure must take place at least annually.
Who performs the periodic inspection?
An authorized employee that is not involved in the Lock out Tag procedure being inspected.
What should be covered in the periodic inspection?
- The employer must identify any deficiencies or deviations within the lock out tag out procedure and correct them.
- Where lockout is used, the inspector must review each authorized employee’s responsibilities under the procedure with that employee. This can be done as a group meetings.
- Where tagout is used, the inspector must review both the authorized and affected employee’s responsibilities with those employees for the energy control procedure being inspected, and the additional training responsibilities as per the standard 147(c)(7)(ii).
- The employer must certify that the periodic inspections have been performed.
What must the certification identify?
- Identify machine on which the procedure was utilized.
- Record the Date of the inspection.
- Identify the employees included in inspection.
- Identify person who performed the inspection.
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