OSHA’s standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy allows us three (3) means in which we can identify our Lockout locks:
| 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(B) Standardized. Lockout and tagout devices shall be standardized within the facility in at least one of the following criteria: Color; shape; or size; and additionally, in the case of tagout devices, print and format shall be standardized. |
However, many facilities still have not simplified their LOTO programs to specify which means are used at their facility. Here is an excellent explanation from OSHA (2002 LOI)…