Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program for service/maintenance of equipment. Authorized and affected employee procedures.
The regulation that requires it in Nevada
Nevada operates an approved state plan under Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations). The rule that mandates a lockout/tagout program is 29 CFR 1910.147, which requires employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices.
Enforcing agency
Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) enforces the rules for employers in Nevada. They inspect workplaces to ensure compliance with energy control requirements. They operate under an approved 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 Nevada.
Penalties for non-compliance in Nevada
Penalties follow the standard Nevada OSHA (Division of Industrial Relations) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize the energy control program for the company's equipment and energy sources.
- Train authorized and affected employees on lockout/tagout procedures.
- Document written procedures for each machine or piece of equipment.
- Conduct periodic inspections of the energy control procedures.
- Review and update the program annually or when equipment or processes change.