Electrical Codes, Standards, Recommended Practices and Regulations

Release from Lockout/Tagout

Before locked out/tagged out equipment or machinery can be put back into service,

a specific sequence of events must be followed. That procedure is outlined in 1910.147(e)

and 1910.269(d)(7). The procedure must be conducted by an authorized employee(s).

Initially, the work area must be inspected, removing nonessential items and insuring t hat

the machine or equipment components are intact operationally. Also, an inspection of the

area must be cond ucted to assure that all em ployees have been either rem oved or

relocated to a safe position. The authorized employee(s), or their designated

replacement(s), responsible for installing ...