Correcting Program Weaknesses
An authorized employee must inspect each energy control procedure for its accuracy, completeness, and effectiveness in energy control. A single procedure can cover a group of similar equipment if they all have the same or similar types and magnitudes of energy, and the same or similar energy control methods. Also, inspections must include a review of the energy control procedure between the inspector and the employees using the procedure.
When an inspection reveals employees not following the energy control procedure or discovers that the procedure is not fully protecting them, the employer must take corrective action. Corrective actions could include:
- Revising the procedure to correct deficiencies
- Acquiring additional or more-specific lockout or tagout devices to provide employees with appropriate equipment to complete the energy control procedure
- Providing additional employee training
- Increasing oversight of those that use energy control procedures
Best Practice
If you have several authorized employees, rotate them in the inspector role so everyone has the opportunity to be the inspector.
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