Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program for service/maintenance of equipment. Authorized and affected employee procedures.
The regulation that requires it in Illinois
Federal OSHA requires employers to establish and document an energy control program under 29 CFR 1910.147. Illinois follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan for private employers. Public sector employers are covered by IL OSHA under the same federal baseline.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region V (public sector covered by IL OSHA) enforces the standard. Inspectors review private workplaces for compliance with 29 CFR 1910.147 and may issue citations for violations. Public sector enforcement is handled by IL OSHA, which coordinates with federal OSHA on standards and training.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Illinois.
Penalties for non-compliance in Illinois
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region V (public sector covered by IL OSHA) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write site-specific lockout/tagout procedures covering all energy sources.
- Train authorized and affected employees on their responsibilities.
- Conduct periodic inspections of the procedures with authorized employees.
- Remove lockout or tagout devices only by the employee who applied them.
- Review and update the program annually or when equipment changes.