Coverage of minor machine-servicing activities under the Lockout/Tagout standard.

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May 17, 2002

Mr. Larry L. Fagan
7825 Rollingridge Court
Orlando, Florida 32835

Dear Mr. Fagan:

Application of 1910.147 to the change out of a grinding wheel.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

October 20, 1998

Mr. Bob Eggleston
General Electric Company
P.O. Box 156301, Mail Drop T-165
One Neumann Way
Cincinnati, OH 45215-6301

Dear Mr. Eggleston:

This is in response to your March 19, 1998 letter requesting interpretation of the 29 CFR 1910.147 Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) standard with respect to the operator change out of a grinding wheel on a tool room size surface grinder. Please accept our apology for the delay in responding. Your scenario, question and our response follows.

Lockout/tagout: preferred means of energy isolation; non cord-and-plug powered equipment.

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.

March 22, 2000

Mr. John D. Weagraff, CSP
Safety Futures
60 Olde Maple Avenue
Fulton, NY 13069

Dear Mr. Weagraff:

Thank you for your November 12, 1999 letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) [Directorate of Enforcement Programs]. You have a question regarding acceptable work practices associated with the Control of Hazardous Energy Source (Lockout/Tagout) standard, 29 CFR §1910.147. Your scenario, questions, and our reply follow:

OSHA enforcement policy on vertical food mixers.

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.

February 26, 1999

 

 

Lockout/tagout requirements for servicing manually-controlled vertical/horizontal milling machine and drill press tool changes.

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 24, 2005

Mr. William H. Kincaid
Lockton Companies of St. Louis
Three City Place Drive
Suite 900
St. Louis, MO 63141

Dear Mr. Kincaid:

Application of the Lockout/Tagout standard to die-setting activities and other machine setup operations.

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.