NIOSH Criteria Documents

Guidelines for Controlling Hazardous Energy During Maintenance and Servicing
[Lockout/Tagout]

September 1983
DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 83-125

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface83-125A.PDF (21 pages, 700K)
Abstract
Review Consultants
Contents
I. Introduction
II. Investigation of the Problem
III. Guidelines for Controlling Hazardous Energy During Maintenance and Servicing83-125B.PDF (21 pages, 784K)
IV. Conclusions
V. Research Needs
VI. References
VII. Appendix A - Examples of Alternate Methods of Isolating or Blocking Energy and Securing the Point(s) of Control
VIII. Appendix B - Examples of Accidents Preventable by Good Energy Control Techniques83-125C.PDF (23 pages, 752K)
IX. Appendix C - Evaluation of Existing Standards: International, National, State, and Consensus
X. Appendix D - Existing OSHA Standards Related to Lockout, Tagout, or the Control of Energy During Maintenance83-125D.PDF (19 pages, 732K)
XI. Appendix E - References Supporting Guidelines for Controlling Hazardous Energy During Maintenance and Servicing

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