OSHA's regulation for the control of hazardous energy, 1910.147, is called the "Lockout/ Tagout" regulation. Specifically, this regulation covers "the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected reenergization or start up of the machine or equipment, or the unexpected release of stored energy could cause injury to employees." The regulation mandates a minimum performance level for controlling this hazardous energy.
The Lockout/Tagout standard requires employers to institute a program that accomplishes the following: