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WACs > Title 296 > Chapter 296-45 > Section 296-45-175











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WAC 296-45-175









Hazardous energy control (lockout/tagout) procedures.









The provisions of this section apply to the use of lockout/tagout procedures for the control of energy sources in installations for the purpose of electric power generation, including related equipment for communication or metering. Locking and tagging procedures for the deenergizing of electric energy sources which are used exclusively for purposes of transmission and distribution are addressed by WAC 296-45-335.

Note 1:
Installations in electric power generation facilities that are not an integral part of, or inextricably commingled with, power generation processes or equipment are covered under chapter 296-24 WAC.

Note 2:
Lockout and tagging procedures that comply with chapter 296-803 WAC will also be deemed to comply with this section if the procedures address the hazards covered by this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 04-15-105, § 296-45-175, filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04; WSR 98-07-009, § 296-45-175, filed 3/6/98, effective 5/6/98.]