710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

The Purpose of Periodic Inspections

The purpose of periodic inspections is to ensure that the energy control procedures continue to be implemented properly, workers are familiar with their responsibilities and any deviations or procedural inadequacies that are observed are corrected.

Supervisor checking the lockout tagout procedure applied by another worker

Inspect lockout/tagout procedures to make sure they work.

The inspection should determine if:

workers are following the written procedure and
the procedure is correct.

Reviewing a Lockout/Tagout Procedure

If the inspection covers a procedure for equipment with an energy-isolating device that can be locked out, the inspector should review the procedure with the workers who use it to service the equipment and affected employees who operate the equipment. The inspector can review the procedure with the workers individually or in a group.

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4-2. What is one of the purposes of periodic lockout/tagout inspections?

To keep workers safe

Ensure workers are familiar with their responsibilities

To reduce potential OSHA fines

To satisfy upper management requests

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