LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

Affected employee: Any person whose job requires him/her to operate or use a machine or equipment on which service or maintenance is to be performed under lockout or tagout, or whose job requires him/her to work in an area in which such service or maintenance is being performed.

           
            Authorized employee:
Any person who performs lockout and tagout of machines or equipment to perform  service or maintenance. An                         affected employee becomes an authorized employee when his/her duties include performing service or maintenance activities covered under                 the Lockout and Tagout Program, and when  he/she has completed the training requirements for this program.