Per machine
Procedure specificity
The hard work is usually developing or refreshing machine-specific procedures that match the actual energy sources and shutdown sequence.
29 CFR 1910FY top-10 cited · rank #61910.147
Cited under 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout? Here's what usually has to happen next.
1910.147 requires employers to control hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance with written procedures, locks or tags, training, and annual inspections. In practice, citations here usually turn into a machine-by-machine abatement project with procedure cleanup, audits, and maintenance follow-up.
Facilities with multiple machines often rely on generic procedures or informal practices. OSHA then finds missing procedure detail, skipped annual audits, and training records that do not match the equipment actually serviced.
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1910.147 · what usually follows
Why a Lockout/Tagout citation usually turns into an abatement and documentation project.
Contest timing can matter, but most employers still need to fix hazards, gather proof, line up Owner Handoff, and prepare written closeout support.
Proof package
Inspections + training
Closeout often depends on written procedures, annual inspection records, authorized-employee lists, and training logs tied to the right equipment.
Owner Handoff
Maintenance + safety + HR
Maintenance, EHS, and the training lead usually each own part of Lockout/Tagout abatement, so the handoff has to be explicit.
Template Packs
Lockout/Tagout pack included
Matched cases include energy-control procedures, equipment inventory, annual inspection, and training-log files, with machine-guarding support when needed.
Typical items
Sub-codes we see most under 1910.147.
If you were cited under 1910.147, your Form OSHA-2 likely references one or more of these. The packet breaks each one down with abatement steps, proof needs, and an assigned owner.
- 1910.147(c)(1)No written energy-control program covering lockout/tagout procedures, training, and inspections.serious
- 1910.147(c)(4)(i)Machine-specific energy-control procedures not developed, documented, and used.serious
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)Authorized, affected, and other employees not trained on Lockout/Tagout procedures at initial assignment.serious
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)No annual periodic inspection of each energy-control procedure.serious
Your actual citation will match one of these sub-codes exactly. The packet parses the CFR reference on your Form OSHA-2 and builds the correct item-level response.
Who on your team handles Lockout/Tagout abatement?
Abatement responsibility should never land on a single role. Here's how a typical citation usually splits:
Maintenance Lead
Machine-specific procedures, lock/tag hardware, lockbox management
EHS Manager
Written program, annual periodic inspection, program audit
HR / Training Lead
Authorized/affected employee training and refresher scheduling
Evidence OSHA typically wants to see
Written closeout support usually requires documentation like this. Your packet generates the exact list for every cited item.
- Written energy-control program (dated)
- Machine-specific energy-control procedures (one per machine)
- Authorized employee training records
- Affected employee awareness-training records
- Annual periodic inspection documentation (per procedure)
- Photos of lockout hardware deployment on abated equipment
Template Packs
Template packs commonly matched for Lockout/Tagout citations.
When those issue types appear in the packet, the full product includes downloadable files you can hand off internally, fill in, and add to your closeout package.
Included when matched
Lockout/Tagout Pack
Energy-control procedures, equipment inventory, inspections, and training logs.
Included when matched
Machine Guarding Pack
Machine inventory, guarding inspection checklist, photo log, and signoff sheet.
The exact template set depends on the actual sub-items on your citation, not just the top-line standard code.
How it compares
Your options after a citation.
OSHA Action Packet isn't a replacement for an attorney on serious cases. It's the organized starting point most employers never build.
OSHA defense attorney
- Typical cost
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- Turnaround
- Days to weeks
- What you get
- Legal strategy, contest filing, formal response
Compliance consultant
- Typical cost
- $3k–$8k
- Turnaround
- 1–2 weeks
- What you get
- Site walk, abatement plan, written report
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- Full control, high risk of missed deadlines
OSHA Action Packet
Best fit- Typical cost
- Usually $349
- Turnaround
- 2–5 minutes
- What you get
- Deadlines, Proof & Docs, Owner Handoff, downloads
If your citation involves a fatality, willful violations, or significant penalty exposure, talk to an OSHA attorney. For most other citations, the gap isn't legal strategy. It's organization and speed.
Related standards
Often cited alongside this one.
Federal OSHA inspections rarely yield a single-standard citation. If you were cited under one of these, you were probably cited under the others too.
1910.212Top 10
Machine Guarding
Guarding issues are visible, and OSHA can document multiple machines in one visit. The follow-up work usually includes hardware correction, before-and-after proof, and lockout coordination.
See abatement guide
1910.178Top 7
Powered Industrial Trucks
Forklift programs break when operators change, evaluations are not documented, or pre-shift checks are handled informally. OSHA can usually see those gaps quickly from interviews, records, and truck condition.
See abatement guide
1910.147 · FAQ
Lockout/Tagout citation questions
Does contest timing still matter for a Lockout/Tagout citation?
Yes, if the receipt date still keeps the federal 15-working-day window open. But even when the contest window is gone or unclear, the main work usually remains abatement, proof collection, Owner Handoff, and written closeout support.
Do I need a lawyer for a 1910.147 citation?
For citations involving a fatality, willful violation, or significant penalty exposure, yes, hire an OSHA defense attorney. For many citations under this standard, the immediate gap is operational: abatement work, proof, Owner Handoff, and written closeout documentation. That is the work OSHA Action Packet helps organize.
What evidence does OSHA expect for abating 1910.147?
For Lockout/Tagout citations, OSHA typically wants: Written energy-control program (dated); Machine-specific energy-control procedures (one per machine); Authorized employee training records. The full list is generated per-item inside your packet based on what was actually cited on your inspection.
Who on my team handles Lockout/Tagout abatement?
Typical ownership is split across Maintenance Lead, EHS Manager, HR / Training Lead. Each packet assigns every cited item to a role and produces Owner Handoff ready to share directly.
What if my citation bundles multiple standards?
That is the norm. Most federal OSHA inspections yield 3 to 12 items across several standards. Your packet covers every item. This page is just the standard-specific guide for one of them.
Are there included template packs for Lockout/Tagout citations?
Yes. Common matched packs for this standard include Lockout/Tagout Pack, Machine Guarding Pack. The exact template set depends on the actual cited sub-items in your packet.
What does the packet actually include?
Packet PDF, per-item Abatement Plan, Proof & Docs, Owner Handoff, Calendar (.ics), CSVs, included template packs when applicable, and the Full Packet ZIP. Preview is free. You only pay if you want the full packet and downloads.
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