Which OSHA standard specifically addresses Lockout/Tagout procedures?

Which OSHA standard specifically addresses Lockout/Tagout procedures?

• A. 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication
• B. 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection
• C. 29 CFR 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout
• D. 29 CFR 1910.132 PPE

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested is how workplaces control hazardous energy to prevent accidental machine start-up during maintenance. Lockout/Tagout procedures are the systematic steps used to isolate and control energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, etc.) and to apply a lock or tag so equipment cannot be energized while workers service it. The specific OSHA standard that addresses Lockout/Tagout is the one that lays out energy-control procedures, requirements for lockout devices and hasps, tagout devices, training for employees, and periodic inspections to ensure compliance. It covers the sequence for safely de-energizing equipment and restoring it after work is finished, precisely to prevent injuries from unexpected energization or release of stored energy. The other standards relate to different safety concerns. Hazard Communication deals with chemical hazards and informing workers about exposures; Respiratory Protection focuses on selecting and using respirators; and the PPE standard covers general personal protective equipment. None of these specifically govern the procedures for locking out or tagging out energy sources.

The main idea being tested is how workplaces control hazardous energy to prevent accidental machine start-up during maintenance. Lockout/Tagout procedures are the systematic steps used to isolate and control energy sources (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, etc.) and to apply a lock or tag so equipment cannot be energized while workers service it.

The specific OSHA standard that addresses Lockout/Tagout is the one that lays out energy-control procedures, requirements for lockout devices and hasps, tagout devices, training for employees, and periodic inspections to ensure compliance. It covers the sequence for safely de-energizing equipment and restoring it after work is finished, precisely to prevent injuries from unexpected energization or release of stored energy.

The other standards relate to different safety concerns. Hazard Communication deals with chemical hazards and informing workers about exposures; Respiratory Protection focuses on selecting and using respirators; and the PPE standard covers general personal protective equipment. None of these specifically govern the procedures for locking out or tagging out energy sources.