1910.147(c)(7)(i): Who gets which lockout/tagout training
Employers must train employees so they understand the purpose and function of the energy control program and have the knowledge and skills to safely apply, use and remove energy controls. Authorized employees are trained to recognize hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy in the workplace, and how to isolate and control it. Affected employees are instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. All other employees who work, or may work, where energy control is used are instructed about the procedure and that they must never try to restart or re-energize equipment that is locked or tagged out.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 2,347 times in the last 3 years, in 2,252 inspections, with $9,088,193 in current penalties.
- 30 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MI (393), OH (205), IL (170).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) is one requirement inside 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). It includes 3 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(i) The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following: 2,347 citations
(A) Each authorized employee shall receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control. Open (c)(7)(i)(a) 938 citations
(B) Each affected employee shall be instructed in the purpose and use of the energy control procedure. Open (c)(7)(i)(b) 166 citations
(C) All other employees whose work operations are or may be in an area where energy control procedures may be utilized, shall be instructed about the procedure, and about the prohibition relating to attempts to restart or reenergize machines or equipment which are locked out or tagged out. Open (c)(7)(i)(c) 23 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Injuries linked to this rule
30 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.147(c)(7)(i).
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on December 10, 2024, an employee was operating a powered industrial truck in the yard. The forklift overturned and landed on top of the operator, causing fatal mechanical asphyxiation and blunt force trauma.
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 149 |
| 2024 | 850 |
| 2025 | 775 |
| 2026 | 573 |
Top states: MI (393), OH (205), IL (170), WI (163), NY (147)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MDLG, INC. | PHENIX CITY, AL | $483,969 |
| FLORENCE HARDWOODS, LLC | FLORENCE, WI | $275,016 |
| FUYAO GLASS AMERICA INC. | MORAINE, OH | $165,514 |
| CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER CORPORATION | PEOTONE, IL | $141,876 |
| KUMHO TIRE GEORGIA, INC. | MACON, GA | $110,351 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- OSHA training Standards Policy Statement. (2007-04-17)
- Training programs for the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) and for the Hazard Communication standard are not satisfied solely by merely providing employees written documentation. (2005-10-24)
- Clarification of "authorized" and "affected" employees and proper energy control procedures. (2004-02-10)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.147(c) General 11,187 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4) Energy control procedure 4,087 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4)(i) 2,952 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7) Training and communication 2,758 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6) Periodic inspection 2,446 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i) 2,024 citations
- 1910.147(c)(1) Energy control program 1,454 citations
- 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) 1,131 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A) 938 citations
- 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) 408 citations
- 1910.147(c)(5) Protective materials and hardware 350 citations
- 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) 311 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What training do authorized employees need?
Recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means needed to isolate and control it.
Do employees who never lock out need training?
Yes. Affected employees must be instructed in the purpose and use of the procedure, and other employees working in the area must be told about the procedure and the ban on restarting locked- or tagged-out equipment.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.147 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-20
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.