Lockout/tagout requirements during maintenance of front-end loaders (Jeff Wilke/DEP/GIE/Harvey/26485)
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.
July 1, 2015
Mr. Jeff Wilke, Safety Director
Alter
700 Office Parkway
St. Louis, MO 63141
Dear Mr. Wilke:
Thank you for your February 12, 2015 correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You requested that OSHA provide an interpretation of how the lockout/tagout requirements in 29 CFR 1910.147, apply to lockout and tagout of vehicle-type mobile construction equipment, such as front end loaders, during maintenance.
Required components of a LOTO inspection.
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 6, 2001
Don E. McCoy, CST
Industrial Safety Consultant Specialist
Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Division of Safety and Hygiene
400 3rd Street S.E.
Canton, OH 44702-1102
Dear Mr. McCoy:
Hazardous energy control lockout/tagout (LOTO) program documentation and certification requirements.
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.
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: