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OSHA 1910.147 Compliance Guide

Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) and How Safety Square Supports Compliance

Overview

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment where unexpected energization could cause injury. This guide covers key requirements and Safety Square features that support compliance.


1910.147(c) - General Requirements

RequirementCitationSafety Square Feature
Energy control program(c)(1)Mother JSA + job steps with LOTO permit
Energy control procedures(c)(4)Job step controls include LOTO steps
Training(c)(7)Face-gated briefings for LOTO tasks
Periodic inspection(c)(6)Documented job step completion

1910.147(c)(7) - Training and Communication

RequirementCitationSafety Square Feature
Purpose and function(c)(7)(i)(A)Job step descriptions
Recognition of hazardous energy(c)(7)(i)(B)Hazard selection + Guardian AI
Procedures(c)(7)(i)(C)Controls with LOTO steps
Retraining(c)(7)(iii)Re-briefing on scope changes

How Safety Square Addresses Training

  • LOTO permit type triggers relevant content in briefings
  • Guardian AI flags energy isolation requirements
  • Face-gated briefings prove comprehension
  • Version control triggers re-briefing when procedures change

1910.147(d) - Application of Controls

RequirementCitationSafety Square Feature
Preparation for shutdown(d)(1)Job step sequence documentation
Equipment shutdown(d)(2)Job step description and controls
Isolation(d)(3)Controls include isolation verification
Affixing devices(d)(4)Controls include lock/tag placement
Stored energy(d)(5)Controls include stored energy release
Verification(d)(6)Controls include verification step

Documentation Requirements

OSHA 1910.147 documentation supported by Safety Square:

Required RecordSafety Square Feature
Written programMother JSA + LOTO job steps
ProceduresJob step controls
Training recordsFace-gated briefing completions
Periodic inspectionsJob step completion documentation
Group lockoutMultiple crew members in session

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