Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): Procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(A), (c)(4)(ii)(B), (c)(4)(ii)(C) and (c)(4)(ii)(D): (a) On or about December 13, 2022, and times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the Drain Belt, clearly and specifically outlined the requirements set forth by sub-paragraph 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii). 1) The Drain Belt's specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machine or equipment to control hazardous energy pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B). The procedure did not address controlling the hazardous energy sources of pneumatic energy and chemical energy prior to performing service and maintenance activities on the equipment. 2) The Drain Belt's lockout tagout procedure does not specifically state how the authorized employee would verify a total deenergized state. The complicated nature of the equipment's controls and multiple energy sources requires additional explanation to ensure the safety of authorized employees. b) On or about December 13, 2022, and times prior, the employer did not ensure that the energy control procedure for the ALPMA AFE-Line clearly and specifically outlined the requirements set forth by sub-paragraph 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii). 1) The ALPMA AFE-Line's specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking, and securing machine or equipment to control hazardous energy pursuant to 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B). The procedure did not address controlling the hazardous energy sources of pneumatic energy and chemical energy prior to performing service and maintenance activities on the equipment.