Lockout/Tagout Program
Energy control program for service/maintenance of equipment. Authorized and affected employee procedures.
The regulation that requires it in Washington
Washington runs an approved state plan administered by Washington DOSH. The rule that mandates this document is 29 CFR 1910.147.
Enforcing agency
Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) enforces the rules for most private-sector and state and local government workplaces in Washington. They inspect workplaces, issue citations, and administer penalties. They coordinate with federal OSHA on federal-only workplaces and on national issues.
State-specific requirements beyond the federal baseline
No state-specific overrides beyond the federal baseline were found in our research for Washington.
Penalties for non-compliance in Washington
Penalties follow the standard Washington DOSH (Department of Labor & Industries) schedule and refer the reader to the agency for current amounts.
How to comply
- Write a custom lockout/tagout program for your machines and energy sources.
- Train authorized employees on the procedures and affected employees on their duties.
- Install lockout devices and tags on energy isolating devices.
- Perform annual reviews of the program and procedures.
- Keep records of training and inspections.