Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program for service/maintenance of equipment. Authorized and affected employee procedures.
The regulation that requires it in California
California runs an approved state plan. The rule that mandates this document is 29 CFR 1910.147 / T8 CCR §3314. It requires employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices.
Enforcing agency
Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) is the enforcing agency. They inspect workplaces in California to ensure compliance with occupational safety standards. They have citation authority under the state plan and coordinate with federal OSHA as needed.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for California.
Penalties for non-compliance in California
Penalties follow the standard Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the program for your company's equipment and energy sources.
- Train authorized and affected employees on the procedures.
- Affix lockout or tagout devices during service and maintenance.
- Review the program annually and update when equipment or processes change.
- Document all training and periodic inspections.