Continued enforcement of Lockout/Tagout Standard

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October 21, 1991

MEMORANDUM FOR:          ALL REGIONAL ADMINISTRATORS

FROM:                    PATRICIA K. CLARK, DIRECTOR 
                        DIRECTORATE OF COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS

SUBJECT:                 CONTINUING ENFORCEMENT OF THE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
                        STANDARD, 29 CFR 1910.147.

The lockout/tagout standard, 29 CFR 1910.147, continues to remain in full effect during the ongoing considerations by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. This decision was issued on September 16, by the court.

PRCS and LOTO requirements for accumulation of stored energy in steam pits

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 18, 2007

Mr. Mark A. Gintner
COMTEC International, Inc.
P.O. Box 7184
Kennewick, WA 99336-0616

Dear Mr. Gintner:

Application of Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) requirements to compressed gas cylinders.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 23, 2007

Mr. John A. Piatt
Worker Safety and Health
Battelle
Pacific Northwest Labs
P.O. Box 999
Richland, WA 99352

Dear Mr. Piatt:

Use of automatic equipment for the machining of connecting rods, crankshafts, cylinder heads and engine blocks.

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December 6, 1991

Mr. Thomas Slavin
Manager
NAVISTAR International Transportation Corporation
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60611

Dear Mr. Slavin:

Electrical safety related work practices standard.

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January 7, 1992

Mr. J. J. Barry
International President
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
1125 Fifteenth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20005

Dear Mr. Barry:

Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Bakery Equipment Standard.

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July 3, 1996

Mr. Kenneth F. Futch, CSP, CHMM
Corporate Safety Manager
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
5050 Edgewood Court
Jacksonville, Florida 32203-0297

Dear Mr. Futch:

This is in response to your letter of December 14, 1995, regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Bakery Equipment Standard, 29 CFR 1910.263 (1)(8)(iii). Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to you.

PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems.

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***Response 10 updated July 07, 2015***

July 12, 2006

Mr. E. C. Palmer, Jr.
Environmental Attorney/Consultant
LAMB GROUP, LLC.
330 Providence Road
Athens, GA 30606

Dear Mr. Palmer:

Machine guarding.

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May 28, 1996

Mr. Michael D. Zoll, CSP
Manager of Safety
P.O. Box 6977
Cleveland, OH 44101-1977

Dear Mr. Zoll:

This is in response to your letter of February 3, 1995, in regard to machine guarding. We apologize for the delay in our response.

Lockout/tagout procedures; training; annual inspection; outside personnel.

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Clarification on the use of a tagout device when an energy isolating device is capable of being locked out.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 2, 2012

Mr. Mitch Yoffe
Strivezero, Inc.
4250 21st Street
San Francisco, California 94114

Dear Mr. Yoffe: