Lockout devices and tagout devices shall be capable of withstanding the environment to which they are exposed for the maximum period of time that exposure is expected. 269(d)(3)(ii)(D) for the means of attachment of the tags. Response: Yes, if the zip ties in question are one-piece, all-environment-tolerant nylon, they would comply with the strength requirements of.
269(d)(3)(ii)(A) and (D), if the location of the panel is in a general use area (not a secured electrical room)? Question 1: Would the use of a plastic zip tie be considered an adequate means of protection in accordance with the protective materials requirements of. At this point, the plant considers the equipment safe for contractors to sign onto the plant's clearance and to begin maintenance or servicing activities. This is all done by a plant representative.
control switch) is placed in the open/off position, verification is performed, and the panel is closed and secured with a plastic zip tie at the point where a lock would be used. Scenario: Maintenance and servicing activities are required and the plant owner hires a contractor to perform the work using only a tagout program, although the devices are capable of being locked out. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation only of the requirements discussed and may not be applicable to any questions not delineated within your original correspondence. We apologize for the delay in our response. Your questions, and our responses, follow. Thank you for your correspondence to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Directorate of Enforcement Programs regarding lockout/tagout in OSHA's Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Standard. Environmental, Management and Training Systems, Inc.