Wash. Admin. Code § 296-803-50005

Current through Register Vol. 24-17, September 1, 2024

Section 296-803-50005 - Use energy control procedures

(1) You must use energy control procedures to protect employees servicing or maintaining machines and equipment from potentially hazardous energy.

(2) You must use a lockout system if an energy-isolating device can be locked out.

Exemption:	A tagout system may be used instead of a lockout system if it meets all of the following:
	1. The tagout device is attached where you would have put the lockout device.
	2. The tagout system provides the same level of employee protection as a lockout system.
	3. You can demonstrate that the tagout system:
	a. Meets all tagout requirements of this chapter.
	b. Includes additional safety measures to provide the same level of safety as a lockout system.

Note:	Additional safety measures used with the tagout system to provide protection equal to a lockout system could include actions such as:
	1. Removing part of the isolating circuit.
	2. Blocking a controlling switch.
	3. Opening an extra disconnecting device.
	4. Removing a valve handle.

(3) You must use a tagout system if an energy-isolating device cannot be locked out.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-803-50005

Amended by WSR 17-18-075, Filed 9/5/2017, effective 10/6/2017

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-15-105, § 296-803-50005, filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04.