Energy Control (LOTO) Guide for OSHA 1910.147.DOC

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 79 Elm Street Hartford, CT 06106-5127 Daniel C. Esty, Commissioner CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY PROGRAM [LOCKOUT / TAGOUT] 29CFR 1910.147 Revised November 13, 2013 Directive 5560, D9 – Lockout Tagout Program requires this Agency to establish and maintain policies regarding the control of hazardous energy. This Program has been written for that purpose. The Control of Hazardous Energy Program will be reviewed as necessary by the Safety Health Office and each Bureau or Office of the CT Department of Energy Environmental Protection (DEEP). Following review (and amendment if indicated) the Facility Managers, the Chief of Staff, and the Program Specialist from the Agency Safety Health Office (Safety Office) shall sign and date the plan below. The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout / Tagout) Program was reviewed for accuracy and compliance with current workplace practices as of November 13, 2013. Reviewer’s Name Title Signature Date Facility Manager Robert Klee, Chief of Staff Agency Safety Health Office Peg Sargis, Program Specialist  Table of Contents Introduction Section I. Roles and Responsibilities Section II. Specific Program Definitions Section III. Program Elements Facility Survey IDs of Energy Isolating Devices Protective Materials and Hardware Assignments of Duties and Responsibilities Energy Control Procedures Written Procedures Periodic Inspections / Audits Training and Communications Other Appendices Appendix A. Facility Lockout / Tagout Administrator List of Machines / Equipment and Energy Isolating Devices Standardized Format for Facility Appendix B. Lockout / Tagout Form and Checklist Lockout / Tagout Procedure Sheet Guide Appendix C. Inspection / Audit Schedule Certification of Inspection / Audit INTRODUCTION In accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, the following program has been developed for