1910.333(b)(2)(i): Written Electrical Lockout Procedures
Employers must keep a written copy of the electrical lockout and tagging procedures in paragraph (b)(2) and make it available for inspection by employees and OSHA. The written procedures may be a copy of paragraph (b) of 1910.333.
Key takeaways
- 1910.333(b)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart S).
- OSHA cited it 61 times in the last 3 years, in 61 inspections, with $105,497 in current penalties.
- Most citations: CT (12), VA (6), KY (4).
- Related part: 1910.333(b) Working on or near exposed deenergized parts (225 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
In this article
What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.333(b)(2)(i) ("Procedures") is one requirement inside 1910.333 Selection and use of work practices, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart S). 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) Procedures. The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2) and shall make it available for inspection by employees and by the Assistant Secretary of Labor and his or her authorized representatives. 61 citations
The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of this section.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.333.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Top states: CT (12), VA (6), KY (4), OH (4), PA (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MILLISON CASTING TECHNOLOGY, LLC | SALLISAW, OK | $16,550 |
| INSPIRA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. | BRIDGETON, NJ | $11,585 |
| DMV ELECTRIC AND CONSTRUCTION INC. | FAIRFAX, VA | $10,765 |
| GEO PREP MID-CITY, INC. | BATON ROUGE, LA | $10,000 |
| TYSON POULTRY, INC. | WALDRON, AR | $8,276 |
Free toolbox talk
A 5-minute crew talk on 1910.333(b)(2)(i), plus alerts when this rule changes. Free.
OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.333(b)(2)(i).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.333(b) Working on or near exposed deenergized parts 225 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2) Lockout and tagging 223 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(iv) 31 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(ii) Deenergizing equipment 31 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(B) 24 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(iii) Application of locks and tags 20 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(iii)(A) 18 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(A) 18 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(ii)(B) 12 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(v) Reenergizing equipment 4 citations
- 1910.333(b)(1) Application 2 citations
- 1910.333(b)(2)(iv)(A) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Must electrical lockout procedures be written?
Yes. The employer shall maintain a written copy of the procedures outlined in paragraph (b)(2).
Who can see the written procedures?
Employees and the Assistant Secretary of Labor and authorized representatives.
Can a copy of the rule serve as the procedure?
Yes. The written procedures may be in the form of a copy of paragraph (b) of 1910.333.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.333 (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.