621 Controlling Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)

Reviewing a Lockout Procedure

If the inspection covers a procedure for equipment with an energy- isolating device that can be locked out, the inspector must review the procedure with the authorized employees who use it to service the equipment. The inspector can review the procedure with the authorized employees individually or in a group.

Reviewing a Tagout Procedure

If the inspection covers a procedure for equipment with an energy-isolating device that can only be tagged out, the inspector must review the procedure with the authorized employees who use it to service the equipment and with affected employees who may work in the area when the equipment is serviced. The inspector can review the procedure with the authorized and affected employees individually or in a group.

Documenting Inspections

The employer must certify that the energy control procedure has been inspected. The certification must contain the following information:

• The equipment on which the procedure is used
• The date of the inspection
• The employees included in the inspection
• The person who did the inspection

Best Practices

Record findings of successes and deficiencies and incorporate them into your inspection records to improve training, procedures, and accountability.

You can use this lockout/tagout inspection checklist developed by Oregon OSHA as part of your inspection process.

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