Lockout-Tagout Interactive Training Program: Tutorial

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How is the continuity of lockout or tagout protection maintained during shift or personnel changes?

How is the continuity of lockout or tagout protection maintained during shift or personnel changes?
- Employers must ensure the continuity of employee protection by providing for the orderly transfer of lockout or tagout device protection between off-going and incoming employees. This will help to minimize exposure to hazards from the unexpected energization or start-up of the machine or equipment or the release of stored energy [29 CFR 1910.147(f)(4)].
(The Appendix to 1910.147 offers non-mandatory guidelines to help employers and employees in complying with the requirements of this section, as well as to provide other helpful information.)


Overview Scope and Application Purpose Definitions Energy Control Program Energy Control Procedures - Documentation Energy Control Procedures - Required Content Periodic Inspection Employee Training and Communication Additional Training (Tagout System)	Employee Retraining Lockout/Tagout New or Modified Equipment Full Employee Protection Materials and Hardware Application of Energy Control Release from Lockout/Tagout Testing of Machines Outside Personnel (Contractors) Group Lockout/Tagout Requirements Shift & Personnel Changes

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