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When is a Lockout/Tagout required?

LOTO is required anytime machines or equipment are serviced, which could cause injury to employees due to an unexpected startup or the release of stored energy, such as when repairing electrical circuits or clearing jammed mechanisms.

What is the main purpose of the OSHA Lockout/Tagout standard?

The primary purpose of this OSHA standard is to keep employees safe in the workplace by isolating machinery from any power source and preventing moving parts from starting up unexpectedly during servicing.

What are the three main types of employees who need training?

Training must be provided for "authorized," "affected," and "other" employees, with the content specific to the needs and responsibilities of each group.

What is an employer's primary responsibility under the LOTO standard?

Employers must establish an energy-control protocol to ensure that machines are disconnected from their energy sources and inoperative before servicing or maintenance. They must also use appropriate LOTO devices.

When is retraining required for authorized and affected employees?

Retraining is necessary whenever there is a change in job assignments, machinery, or processes that present a new hazard, or if the employee's knowledge of the energy-control procedures is inadequate.