Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 002 Hazard: LOCKOUT

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish to each of his employees a place of employment which was free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the hazard of electrocution as a result of unexpected energization of equipment. a. On or about June 7, 2011, at the electrical platform, employees utilized locks and hasps intended for control of electrical energy (lockout) for other than this intended purpose. b. On or about June 8, 2011, at the electrical platform, employees used a lock for the control of electrical energy (lockout) which was not unique to the employee performing lockout. Five different employees had possession of a key which opened the lock. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable means of abatement would be to implement a lockout/tagout program which complies with article 120, Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition, of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E-2012, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace.