Section 296-803-50050 - Protect employees working in a group(1) You must make sure your energy control procedures provide each member of a crew, craft, department, or other group with the same level of protection as that provided by an individual lockout or tagout device.(2) You must make sure each authorized employee:(a) Puts a personal lockout or tagout device on the group lockout device, lockbox, or comparable mechanism before beginning work; and(b) Does not remove it until they have finished work on the machine or equipment.(3) You must assign a primary authorized employee who: (a) Has overall responsibility for the service or maintenance;(b) Attaches their lockout or tagout device to the energy-isolating device when the equipment is deenergized and before any work begins; and(c) Is the last person to remove their lockout or tagout device when the job is completed.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-803-50050
Amended by WSR 17-18-075, Filed 9/5/2017, effective 10/6/2017Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-15-105, § 296-803-50050, filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04.