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NIOSH Testimony on the Control of Hazardous Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) by R. A. Lemen, June 28, 1988.

NIOSH

NIOSH 1988 Jun:8 pages

00196226

This testimony presented the position of NIOSH regarding the proposed rule of OSHA concerning lockout/tagout procedures for controlling hazardous energy sources. The proposed rule fills a need for requirements to prevent employee injuries and fatalities due to exposure to such hazards during servicing and maintenance. Specific sections of the rule include the use of the Bureau of Labor statistics work injury report study for accident data; the scope, application and purpose of the suggested rule; definitions applicable to this section; protective materials and hardware; and the verification of isolation. Several questions concerning the appropriateness of the rule for construction, the modification of the rule to make it more responsive to the unique hazards and working conditions found at construction sites, the use of additional accident and injury data for developing proposals in this area, and recommendations concerning record keeping were addressed.

NIOSH-Author; NIOSH-Testimony; Lemen-R-A; Safety-practices; Electrical-workers; Construction-industry; Construction-workers;

19880628

Testimony;

1988

PB91-151274

A02

NIOSH, 8 pages, 4 references