Group LOTO and supervisor's accessibility to individual employee lock when employee is not available to remove lock.

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 19, 2006

[Name and address withheld]

Dear [Name withheld]:

Thank you for your April 7, 2006, letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs. You had a question regarding OSHA's Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution standard, 29 CFR §1910.269. Your paraphrased scenario, question, and our reply follow.