Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 003 Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(d): The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence: Employees who performed servicing and maintenance on and around welding robots were not required to: (1) know the type and magnitude of the energy, the hazards of the energy to be controlled, and the method or means to control the energy, (2) turn off and shut down the machines, (3) physically locate and operate energy isolating devices in such a manner as to isolate the machine or equipment from the energy source, (4) affix lockout or tagout devices to each energy isolating device, (5) prior to starting work on machines that have been locked out or tagged out, verify that isolation and deenergization of the machine or equipment have been accomplished. Employees required to rely upon electronic control components were exposed to struck-by hazards from unexpected start-up and energizing of welders including, but not limited to Welder F-01 and Welders in E-Line. Abatement documentation is required for this item in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1903.19(d).