Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to A through D of this section: Employees were exposed to electrical shock, crushing and laceration hazards in that the employer did not ensure that lockout/tagout procedures clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including the provisions listed below: (A) A specific statement of the intended use of the procedure; (B) Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; (C) Specific procedural steps for the placement, removal and transfer of lockout devices or tagout devices and the responsibility for them; and (D) Specific requirements for testing a machine or equipment to determine and verify the effectiveness of lockout devices, tagout devices, and other energy control measures. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d).