OSHA Requirement
Per OSHA 1910.147(c)(6), employers must conduct a periodic inspection of each energy control procedure at least annually to ensure the procedure and the requirements of the standard are being followed.
Inspection Requirements
Each inspection must:
- Be performed by an authorized employee other than the one(s) utilizing the procedure being inspected
- Identify and correct any deviations or inadequacies
- For lockout procedures: include a review between the inspector and each authorized employee of their responsibilities
- For tagout procedures: include a review with both authorized and affected employees, including tag limitations
Certification
The employer must certify that periodic inspections have been performed. The certification must identify: the machine or equipment on which the procedure was used, the date of the inspection, the employees included in the inspection, and the person performing the inspection.
In LOTOBuilder
LOTOBuilder's inspection tracking system manages the full inspection lifecycle: scheduling, reminders, documentation, deficiency flagging, and certification. The system ensures no procedure goes past its annual inspection deadline without notification.
