OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard is pretty clear… ALL servicing and maintenance activities that require the control of hazardous energy require a machine/equipment SPECIFIC written procedure. (e.g. 1910.147(c)(4)
1910.147(c)(4)(i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
So does this mean that EVERY SINGLE maintenance/servicing task that involves the control of a hazardous energy source has to have a written machine/equipment SPECIFIC procedure? YES – with one (1) exception: