1910.147(f)(2)(i): Sharing Lockout Procedures With Contractors
Whenever outside servicing personnel will do work covered by the lockout standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer must inform each other of their lockout or tagout procedures.
Key takeaways
- 1910.147(f)(2)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart J).
- OSHA cited it 92 times in the last 3 years, in 92 inspections, with $566,578 in current penalties.
- Most citations: WI (12), MD (8), TX (7).
- Related part: 1910.147(f) Additional requirements (493 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(2)(i) 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
(i) Whenever outside servicing personnel are to be engaged in activities covered by the scope and application of this standard, the on-site employer and the outside employer shall inform each other of their respective lockout or tagout procedures. 92 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.147.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 25 |
Top states: WI (12), MD (8), TX (7), IL (6), PA (6)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| 110411 - CUSHMAN - WAKEFIELD US INC | SAINT PAUL, MN | $49,000 |
| 110310 - THOMSON REUTERS HOLDINGS INC DBA CORE PUBLISHING S | SAINT PAUL, MN | $35,000 |
| 110412 - YALE MECHANICAL LLC | SAINT PAUL, MN | $35,000 |
| QSI, LLC | HEAVENER, OK | $16,550 |
| OK FOODS, INC. | HEAVENER, OK | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Application of Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) requirements to compressed gas cylinders. (2007-04-23)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.147(f) Additional requirements 493 citations
- 1910.147(f)(3) Group lockout or tagout 240 citations
- 1910.147(f)(3)(ii) 147 citations
- 1910.147(f)(1) Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof 140 citations
- 1910.147(f)(3)(ii)(D) 125 citations
- 1910.147(f)(2) Outside personnel (contractors, etc.) 96 citations
- 1910.147(f)(3)(i) 91 citations
- 1910.147(f)(1)(ii) 73 citations
- 1910.147(f)(4) Shift or personnel changes 17 citations
- 1910.147(f)(1)(v) 14 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Who must share lockout procedures?
The on-site employer and the outside employer.
When does this apply?
Whenever outside servicing personnel are engaged in activities covered by the standard.
What must be shared?
Their respective lockout or tagout procedures.
About this page
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.