Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program for service/maintenance of equipment. Authorized and affected employee procedures.
The regulation that requires it in Texas
Texas follows federal OSHA standards with no approved state plan. The requirement comes from 29 CFR 1910.147, which mandates that employers establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices.
Enforcing agency
Federal OSHA — Region VI enforces the standard in Texas. Inspectors visit workplaces to verify compliance with energy control procedures. They issue citations under federal authority and coordinate with national OSHA on enforcement priorities.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Texas.
Penalties for non-compliance in Texas
Penalties follow the standard Federal OSHA — Region VI schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Customize written energy control procedures for each machine or equipment type.
- Train authorized and affected employees on their responsibilities.
- Conduct periodic inspections that include a review with each authorized employee.
- Ensure lockout or tagout devices are applied and removed only by the authorized employee who installed them.
- Review and update procedures when equipment or processes change.