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U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary for
Occupational Safety and Health
Washington, D.C. 20210
OSHA Instruction STD 1-7.3 SEP 11 1990 Directorate of Compliance Programs
SUBJECT: 29 CFR 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)--Inspection Procedures and Interpretive Guidance
A. Purpose. This instruction establishes policies and provides clarification to ensure uniform enforcement of the Lockout/Tagout Standards.
B. Scope.