OSHA 1910.147

OSHA 1910.147 is a regulation that focuses on controlling hazardous energy during maintenance or repair work on machinery and equipment. Its main goal is to prevent workers from being accidentally harmed by unexpected startup, release of energy, or movement. The rule requires employers to develop an energy control program, which includes identifying energy sources, shutting down equipment, locking or tagging out energy sources, and verifying the equipment is safe before work begins. This process helps ensure that workers are protected from injuries caused by machinery unexpectedly starting or releasing energy while they are working on it.