Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 031A Hazard: CHEMNEP

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(2)(ii): Where an energy isolating device was capable of being locked out, the employer's energy control program under 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(1) did not utilize a lockout program or a tagout program as set forth in paragraph (c)(3): The employer did not demonstrate that a level of safety is achieved in the tagout program which is equivalent to the level of safety obtained by use a lockout program while replacing a leaking valve on the line from the cyclone and crystallizers. This violation was observed on or about October 28, 2010 at Woodward Iodine Corporation. Pursuant to 29 C.F.R. 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of this citation, the employer must submit documentation showing that it is in compliance with the standard regarding tagout systems and providing a level of safety equivalent to that of a lockout program. A method of abatement is to provide additional safety measures in the tagout program such as the removal of an isolation circuit/pipe segment, blocking of a controlling switch, opening and extra disconnecting device, double block and bleeds, blinding, or removal of valve handles as per 29 CFR 1910.147(ii).