Group tagging requirements reqarding 1910.269(d).

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 14, 1999

Mr. Charles J. Kelly
Director
Industry Human Resource Issues
EDISON ELECTRIC INSTITUTE
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington D.C., 20004-5000

Dear Mr. Kelly:

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.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

Response to Exelon Generation's concerns regarding draft Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, "Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard."

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.

June 13, 2003

Mr. Robert J. Fisher
Vice-President, Operations Support
Exelon Generation
4300 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555

Dear Mr. Fisher:

Thank you for your March 17, 2003 letter commenting on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Draft OSHA Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard.

Response to Edison Electric Institute's concerns regarding draft Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, "Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard."

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.

June 13, 2003

Mr. Carl D. Behnke
Vice President
Human Resources and Corporate Services
Edison Electric Institute
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20004

Dear Mr. Behnke:

Thank you for your March 24, 2003 letter commenting on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) draft revision of Instruction CPL 2-1.18A, Enforcement of the Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard.

Clarification of supervisor accessibility to individual field-lock keys in a group lock box under 1910.269.

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.

 

Outland Energy Services, LLC. - 09/23/2011

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Telephone No.: (312) 353-4995
Facsimile No.: (312) 353-5698

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September 23, 2011

Honorable Dennis Phillips
Administrative Law Judge
Occupational Safety and Health
Review Commission
1120 20th Street, N.W. Ste. 993
Washington, D.C. 20036-3457

Re: Secretarv of Labor v. Outland Energy Services
OSHRC Docket No. 11-1138