1910.147(c)(7)(iv): Certifying Lockout Training
Employers must certify that lockout/tagout employee training has been done and is kept up to date. The certification must contain each employee's name and dates of training.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 311 times in the last 3 years, in 310 inspections, with $159,947 in current penalties.
- 6 deaths are linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Most citations: MI (71), MD (49), PA (37).
- Related part: 1910.147(c) General (11,187 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) is one requirement inside 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout), an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart J). 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
(iv) The employer shall certify that employee training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date. The certification shall contain each employee's name and dates of training. 311 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Injuries linked to this rule
6 deaths are linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1910.147(c)(7)(iv).
At 10:03 a.m. on October 2, 2024, Employee #1 was attempting to drive away from a work site when the transmission of his company vehicle, a 2015 Ford F250, malfunctioned. Employee #2 returned to the site and assisted Employee #1 with shifting the vehicle into…
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Unlock with Purple BeltWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 104 |
| 2025 | 112 |
| 2026 | 73 |
Top states: MI (71), MD (49), PA (37), OR (19), WI (15)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| NEW AARGUS INDUSTRIES LLC. | WHEELING, IL | $33,100 |
| COMPOSITE TECHNOLOGIES CO. LLC | DAYTON, OH | $16,550 |
| WIELAND CHASE LLC | MONTPELIER, OH | $16,131 |
| 157248 - FITESA SIMPSONVILLE, INC. | HIGH POINT, NC | $16,131 |
| WOLFGANG OPERATIONS LLC | YORK, PA | $16,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Hazardous energy control lockout/tagout (LOTO) program documentation and certification requirements. (2005-05-10)
- Lock out/Tag out periodic inspection requirements. (2004-03-09)
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)(7)(i) 2,347 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
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Frequently asked questions
What must the training certification include?
Each employee's name and dates of training.
Is one-time certification enough?
The employer must certify that training has been accomplished and is being kept up to date.
Who certifies lockout training?
The employer.
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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.