WAC 296-78-71503:

296-78-71501 << 296-78-71503 >> 296-78-71505

PDFWAC 296-78-71503

Lock out—Tag out.

While performing service and maintenance on machines or equipment, including piping systems where employees could be injured by the unexpected energization or startup of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy, the requirements of chapter 296-803 WAC, Lockout/tagout (control of hazardous energy) must be followed.

Note:

Energy sources include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy, including gravity.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, and 49.17.050. WSR 15-23-084, § 296-78-71503, filed 11/17/15, effective 12/18/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050 and 49.17.240. WSR 81-18-029 (Order 81-21), § 296-78-71503, filed 8/27/81.]