Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Feasibility and "Alternative Methods"

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 21, 2024

Luke Contos
Sustainability Systems, LLC
1464 Palmer
Plymouth, MI 48170

Dear Luke Contos:

Verification procedures for group lockout/tagout.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

November 16, 1999

Mr. Kenneth J. Yotz
Senior Vice President
Environmental, Management, and Training Systems, Inc.
919 St. Andrews Circle
Geneva, IL 60134-2995

Dear Mr. Yotz:

Authorized employees must have the opportunity to verify energy isolation in group lockout/tagout

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.

January 29, 2002

Mr. Jack Prestwood
Tampa Electric Company
Polk Power Station
PO Box 111
Tampa, Fl 33601

Dear Mr. Prestwood:

Clarification of "authorized" and "affected" employees and proper energy control procedures.

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 10, 2004

[Name and Address Withheld]

Dear [Name Withheld]:

Lock out/Tag out (LOTO) requirements for die-setting operations in hydraulic power presses.

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 22, 2005

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

Dear Mr. Kincaid:

Nucor Steel Connecticut Incorporated; Grant of a Permanent Variance

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    81:20680-20688
  • Title:
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 68 (Friday, April 8, 2016)][Notices][Pages 20680-20688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08004]


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