| | LOTO Letters of Interpretation |
 | | Normal production operations, such as tool changes, cleaning, unjamming, servicing and making adjustments to machines, which are routine, repetitive and integral to the use of the equipment for production are not covered by the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147, if the work is performed using alternative protective measures which ensure employee safety. |
 | | Servicing and maintenance functions, normally conducted by the machine or process equipment operator and for which safeguarding provisions in compliance with Subpart O ensure hazardous energy control, are regulated by 29 CFR 1910.147 whenever the normal machine safeguarding is ineffective or rendered ineffective. |
 | | Operators who are required and/or permitted to engage in maintenance/servicing functions requiring lockout/tagout are designated as "authorized employees" and must receive comprehensive training regarding the mandatory procedures for lockout/tagout as required at 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7). |
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