Overview

Hazardous Energy exists in many different forms within the workplace. For example, here are some types of energy that can cause harm to equipment and/or employees:

• Electrical
• Pneumatic
• Hydraulic
• Water
• Gas
• Chemical
• Steam

In order to provide a safe workplace to employees and comply with the regulations contained within OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (also called the control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout), an Energy Control Program must use devices which meet the following requirements:

• They must be used only for controlling energy
• They must be durable and capable of withstanding the environment they are used in
• They must be standardized by color, shape or size
• They must be substantial enough to prevent removal (without the use of excessive force)
• They must identify the employee applying the device

DEenergize offers the following types of devices to help you meet the above OSHA requirements for Lockout/Tagout:

• Electrical
• Valve and Pneumatic
• Accessories
• Group Lockout/Tagout