Lockout / Tagout 6-Step Poster
A single-page reference poster that walks authorized employees through every step of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 lockout/tagout procedure — from preparing for shutdown through verifying zero energy. Each step is tied to its CFR citation so the poster doubles as a quick audit reference for safety managers and inspectors.
What’s inside
- Six numbered cells in OSHA order: prepare → notify → shutdown → isolate → apply locks → verify zero energy.
- Every step cites the exact CFR subpart (§1910.147(d)(1) through (d)(5)) so it doubles as an audit reference.
- Explicit rules on stored energy release, one-worker-one-lock, and zero-energy verification by meter test.
- Sized for maintenance bays, electrical rooms, and authorized-employee training boards on standard 8.5×11 paper.
- Pages
- 1
- Format
- Portrait · US Letter (8.5×11)
- Language
- English
Preview
One-page printable — preview below.
Regulatory basis
This printable summarises the requirements of the following federal regulation. Always consult the source text for the controlling language.
- Citation
- 29 CFR § 1910.147
- Title
- The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- Applies to
- Servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored energy could injure employees.
- Does not cover
- Construction, agriculture, maritime employment, electric-utility installations, and oil & gas well drilling and servicing.
How to use this printable
- 1
Hang where the hazard happens
Post near loading docks, outdoor break areas, or wherever the risk shows up — not just the HR office.
- 2
Laminate for jobsite use
High-contrast type and bold hex callouts stay readable under glare and laminate sheets.
- 3
Refresh seasonally
Rotate heat-illness posters in spring, cold-stress in fall — fresh signage reads more than stale signage.
Editorial review
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