This training guide was created to help
first-level supervisors conduct OSHA
required safety training. If the supervisor
presently has a training program in place
that covers the training requirements,
requires a test for proficiency and certifies
the training with a training roster, this
guide does not need to be used. It may be
used in whole or in part to satisfy
requirements. Any questions or
suggestions for improvement of this
training guide should be directed to the
CAARNG State Safety Office.
S UBJ E CT: Loc k out/ Ta gout
RE FE RE NCE : 2 9 C F R P A R T 1 9 1 0 . 3 3 3 .
TRAI NI NG RE Q UI RE ME NTS : 1 . A l l e m p l o ye e s w i l l r e c e i v e i n i t i a l t r a i n i n g .
I n i t i a l t r a i n i n g w i l l b e c o n d u c t e d b y t h e f i r s t - l e v e l s u p e r v i s o r f o r a l l n e w e m p l o ye e s .
Supervisors need to retain records that initial training was conducted.
2. Refresher training will be conducted by the first-level supervisor for any
of the following reasons:
( a ) A n n u a l l y.
( b ) W h e n e v e r t h e r e i s a c h a n g e i n a n e m p l o ye e s j o b a s s i g n m e n t t h a t
makes them an affected employee (operates equipment that required
lockout/tagout) or authorized employee (person who im plem ents lockout/tagout
procedures).
(c) New machinery is added that requires lockout/tagout.
(d) W hen equipm ent or processes produce a n ew hazard requiring
lockout/tagout.
(e) W hen there is a change in lockout/tagout procedures.
RE FRE S HE R TRAI NI NG O UTLI NE : 1 . T h e f o l l o w i n g o u t l i n e w a s e s t a b l i s h e d
to aid the supervisor conduct refresher training. It is recommended the supervisor
also refer to 29 CFR PART 1910.333 and the lockout/tagout SOP produced by the
State Safety Office before conducting the training.
A lack of respect for the hazards of stored energy and not following
lockout/tagout procedures could cost an employee their life or the life of a
co-worker.
2. 29 CFR PART 1910.333 requires the following m inimum training:
(a) Purpose of the lockout/tagout program. Prevent stored energy
from accidentally being released while m achines and equipm ent are being serviced
or repaired.
(b) What the program does not cover. Cord and plug equipment if
the individual is in control of the plug at all times. Minor tool changes and
a d j u s t m e n t s t o m a c h i n e r y. A n d i t d o e s n o t a p p l y t o v e h i c l e s .
(c) Types of energy that need control. Electrical, Pneum atic,
C h e m i c a l , T h e r m a l , H yd r a u l i c , a n d M e c h a n i c a l . R e m e m b e r t h a t s o m e m a c h i n e s
have more than one source of stored energy.
(d) Lockout vs. Tagout. Using a lock on a disconnect switch, or
v a l v e h a n d l e w i l l a l w a ys b e u s e d a s l o n g a s i t a c c e p t s o n e . W h e n i t i s n o t p o s s i b l e
to place a lock on an isolation device a tag will be used. Rem em ber that locks are
safer than tags. Locks may only have one key that is in possession of the “Energy
Control Designee”. (Show the type of tags and locks that are used).
(e) When to Lockout/Tagout. W hen performing service or repairs on
m achinery where unexpected start -up or release of stored energy could cause
injury to personnel. It is not necessary to lockout/tagout machinery during normal
operating procedures unless:
( 1 ) A g u a r d i s r e m o v e d o r b yp a s s e d .
(2) Part of the body is placed where it could be caught by
m o v i n g m a c h i n e r y.
(f) Six step procedure for controlling hazardous energy.
( 1 ) P r e p a r e f o r s h u t d o w n - B e f o r e yo u b e g i n s e r v i c e o r r e p a i r s
on equipm ent, know the following:
A l l t yp e s o f e n e r g y i n v o l v e d .
H a z a r d s p r e s e n t e d b y e n e r g y.
H o w t o c o n t r o l t h e e n e r g y.
(2) Shut Down the equipment - Turn off the equipment or
m achinery by using the on-off switch.
(3) Isolate the equipment or machinery. Isolate machine or
equipm ent from the energy source. This is a disconnect switch, m ain circuit
breaker, or closing a valve to the “off” position.
(4) Apply lockout/tagout device. Apply the lock. Be sure it
holds the isolating device in the “OFF” position. Or, if a lock can not be applied,
apply the tag. Only the individual designated as the shop “Energy Control
Designee” is authorized to apply and rem ove lock s. This is normally a shop
foreman.
(5) Release all stored energy. Carefully release all stored
e n e r g y. B e c a r e f u l o f m a c h i n e r y t h a t c o n t a i n s m o r e t h e n o n e e n e r g y s o u r c e .
(6) Verify isolation of equipment or machinery. Try the on-off
switch (NOT THE ISOLATION SWITCH) or other controls to be sure the m achine
won’t start. This verifies all stored energy has been released.
g. Three step procedure for restart.
(1) Inspect equipment and area. Inspect the equipment to be
sure of the following:
All tools and other materials are removed.
Machine is fully reassembled.
Guards and other safety devices are installed.
( 2 ) I n f o r m e f f e c t e d e m p l o y e e s . E n s u r e a l l e f f e c t e d e m p l o ye e s
a r e i n a s a f e p o s i t i o n b e f o r e s t a r t i n g t h e m a c h i n e r y.
(3) Remove lockout/tagout devices. Remember that only the
Energy Control Designee (Person who installed the lock or tag) is authorized to
remove the devices.
h. When to follow written procedures for lockout/tagout. W hen
machinery has more than one energy source, or has more than one lockout/tagout
device, written procedures will be followed as m entioned in Chapter 2 of the Energy
Control Program SOP dated 1 September 1992.
I. Contractors performing services on equipment. W henever
contractors perform repairs or services on equipment that requires lockout/tagout
p r o c e d u r e s , t h e y a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r s u p p l yi n g t h e i r o w n l o c k s a n d m u s t i n f o r m t h e
s u p e r v i s o r . A n y e m p l o ye e n o t i c i n g a c o n t r a c t o r p e r f o r m i n g r e p a i r s o r s e r v i c e s a n d
are in violation of lockout/tagout procedures, they will notify their supervisor
i m m e d i a t e l y. C o n t r a c t o r s a r e r e q u i r e d t o f o l l o w l o c k o u t / t a g o u t p r o c e d u r e s i n
accordance with OSHA and the National Electric Code (NEC).
RE CO RD KE E P I NG : 1 . T h e s u p e r v i s o r i s r e s p o n s i b l e f o r g i v i n g a t e s t t o a l l
t r a i n e d e m p l o ye e s . T h i s t r a i n i n g g u i d e c o n t a i n s a t e s t a n d a n s w e r s h e e t ( S e e
Enclosure 1). Missing m ore than five(5) answers requires retraining. After the
tests are corrected, the supervisor will go over the correct answers with all trained
e m p l o ye e s a s a g r o u p . T h e s u p e r v i s o r w i l l e n s u r e a l l t r a i n e d e m p l o ye e s i g n t h e
training certification sheet (See Enclosure 2). All refresher training tests and
c e r t i f i c a t i o n s h e e t s w i l l b e m a i n t a i n e d b y t h e s u p e r v i s o r f o r f i v e ( 5 ) ye a r s .
SUPERVISOR NOTES
FOR CONDUCTING TRAINING
ENCLOSURE 1
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TEST
The following test will be adm inistered to personnel who have been trained on the
requirements of 29 CFR PART 1910.147 (Lockout/tagout). The purpose of the test
i s t o d e t e r m i n e i f t h e e m p l o ye e u n d e r s t a n d s a n d r e t a i n e d t h e t r a i n i n g .
True False 1. Using a lock during lockout/tagout procedures is on ly part of a
6-part procedure.
T rue False 2. Even though hazardous energy is lock ed out and tagged, the
e q u i p m e n t c a n s t i l l “ b i t e ” yo u i f t h e s t o r e d e n e r g y w a s n o t r e l e a s e d .
T r u e F a l s e 3 . I t i s O K t o r e m o v e a t a g , b u t n o t a l o c k i f yo u n e e d t o u s e a
piece of equipment.
T rue False 4. In a lock out, an energy-isolating device is lock ed in the safe or
off position.
T r u e F a l s e 5 . L o c k o u t / t a g o u t s h o u l d b e u s e d w h e n e v e r yo u a r e p e r f o r m i n g
s e r v i c e o r r e p a i r s o n a n y m a c h i n e w h e r e yo u c o u l d b e i n j u r e d b y
u n e x p e c t e d s t a r t - u p o r r e l e a s e o f s t o r e d e n e r g y.
T r u e F a l s e 6 . T u r n i n g o f f t h e “ O N - O F F ” s w i t c h a l w a ys r e l e a s e s a l l s t o r e d
energy in a piece of equipment.
T r u e F a l s e 7 . B e f o r e yo u t u r n o f f e q u i p m e n t i n o r d e r t o l o c k o r t a g i t , yo u
m u s t k n o w t h e t yp e o f e n e r g y i t u s e s , t h e h a z a r d s o f t h a t e n e r g y
a n d h o w t o c o n t r o l t h e e n e r g y.
True False 8. Locks and Tags are equally safe.
True False 9 . A l l e m p l o ye e s h a v e t h e i r o w n l o c k s a n d t a g s w h e n a p p l yi n g a
lockout/tagout situation.
True False 1 0 . L o c k s u s e d i n l o c k o u t m a y h a v e o n l y o n e k e y.
True False 1 1 . A l l a f f e c t e d e m p l o ye e s m u s t b e i n f o r m e d a f t e r a l o c k o r t a g
has been removed from a piece of equipment.
True False 1 2 . I f a n e m p l o ye e w o r k i n g o n a p i e c e o f e q u i p m e n t e n e r g i z e d b y a
p l u g a n d t h e p l u g i s i n v i e w o f t h e e m p l o ye e a n d t h e e q u i p m e n t h a s
n o o t h e r e n e r g y s o u r c e , l o c k o u t / t a g o u t i s n o t n e c e s s a r y.
True False 13. If a piece of equipment has more than one energy source, the
e m p l o ye e h a s t o f o l l o w a w r i t t e n p r o c e d u r e f o r l o c k o u t / t a g o u t .
True False 14. Contractors performing services or repairs to equipment on
National Guard property m ust com ply with lockout/tagout
procedures.
True False 15. After installing a lockout lock, verification that the equipment
has no stored energy in it is a requirement.
E m p l o ye e ( P r i n t N a m e ) E m p l o ye e S i g n a t u r e
Date
ENCLOSURE 1
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT TEST
(ANSWERS)
The following test will be adm inistered to personnel who have been trained on the
requirements of 29 CFR PART 1910.147 (Lockout/tagout). The purpose of the test
i s t o d e t e r m i n e i f t h e e m p l o ye e u n d e r s t a n d s a n d r e t a i n e d t h e t r a i n i n g .
True False 1. Using a lock during lockout/tagout procedures is only part of a
6-part procedure.
True False 2. Even though hazardous energy is lock ed out and tagged, the
e q u i p m e n t c a n s t i l l “ b i t e ” yo u i f t h e s t o r e d e n e r g y w a s n o t r e l e a s e d .
T r u e F a l s e 3 . I t i s O K t o r e m o v e a t a g , b u t n o t a l o c k i f yo u n e e d t o u s e a
piece of equipment.
True False 4. In a lock out, an energy-isolating device is lock ed in the safe or
off position.
T r u e F a l s e 5 . L o c k o u t / t a g o u t s h o u l d b e u s e d w h e n e v e r yo u a r e p e r f o r m i n g
s e r v i c e o r r e p a i r s o n a n y m a c h i n e w h e r e yo u c o u l d b e
i n j u r e d b y u n e x p e c t e d s t a r t - u p o r r e l e a s e o f s t o r e d e n e r g y.
T r u e F a l s e 6 . T u r n i n g o f f t h e “ O N - O F F ” s w i t c h a l w a ys r e l e a s e s a l l s t o r e d
energy in a piece of equipment.
T r u e F a l s e 7 . B e f o r e yo u t u r n o f f e q u i p m e n t i n o r d e r t o l o c k o r t a g i t , yo u
m u s t k n o w t h e t yp e o f e n e r g y i t u s e s , t h e h a z a r d s o f t h a t e n e r g y
a n d h o w t o c o n t r o l t h e e n e r g y.
True False 8. Locks and Tags are equally safe.
True False 9 . A l l e m p l o ye e s h a v e t h e i r o w n l o c k s a n d t a g s w h e n a p p l yi n g a
lockout/tagout situation.
True False 1 0 . L o c k s u s e d i n l o c k o u t m a y h a v e o n l y o n e k e y.
True False 1 1 . A l l a f f e c t e d e m p l o ye e s m u s t b e i n f o r m e d a f t e r a l o c k o r t a g
has been removed from a piece of equipment.
True False 1 2 . I f a n e m p l o ye e w o r k i n g o n a p i e c e o f e q u i p m e n t e n e r g i z e d b y a
p l u g a n d t h e p l u g i s i n v i e w o f t h e e m p l o ye e a n d t h e e q u i p m e n t h a s
n o o t h e r e n e r g y s o u r c e , l o c k o u t / t a g o u t i s n o t n e c e s s a r y.
True False 13. If a piece of equipment has more than one energy source, the
e m p l o ye e h a s t o f o l l o w a w r i t t e n p r o c e d u r e f o r l o c k o u t / t a g o u t .
True False 14. Contractors performing services or repairs to equipment on
National Guard property m ust com ply with lockout/tagout
procedures.
True False 15. After installing a lockout lock, verification that the equipm ent
has no stored energy in it is a requirement.
E m p l o ye e ( P r i n t N a m e ) E m p l o ye e S i g n a t u r e
Date
ENCLOSURE 2
T R AI N I N G R E C O R D / C E R T I F I C AT I O N F O R
L O C K O U T / T AG O U T
This is to certify that the undersigned instructor conducted training in accordance
with 29 CFR PART 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(A) and the provisions of this SOP. The
f o l l o w i n g i n d i v i d u a l s r e c e i v e d t r a i n i n g . T h e e m p l o ye e s s i g n a t u r e i n d i c a t e s h e / s h e
understands the training they received.
Print Name Indicate Type Of
(Last, First, MI) Signature Training. (I)-Initial
(R)-Refresher
Date of Training:
Instructor’s Name (Print) Signature Title