710 Energy Control Program (Lockout/Tagout)

Shift Change Procedures

Therefore, employers must make sure that there is a continuity of lockout or tagout protection. This includes the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between outgoing and incoming shifts to control hazardous energy.

• When lockout or tagout devices remain on energy-isolation devices from a previous shift, the incoming shift members must verify for themselves that the machinery is effectively isolated and deenergized.
• The offgoing shift personnel should meet oncoming personnel at the lockout/tagout device.
• The oncoming authorized employee should place his/her lock or tag on the energy isolating device before the exiting authorized employee removes his /her lock or tag. If this is not possible, the oncoming authorized employee should place his/her lock or tag on the energy isolating device immediately after the exiting authorized employee removes his/her lock or tag.
• The exiting employees should inform oncoming employees of any problems or concerns regarding the service and maintenance of machinery or equipment.

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