Caught-in or between
Stored energy and lockout
Energy that is still in a system after it is shut off: electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, spring, thermal, or gravity. In construction, 1926.417 covers lockout and tagging of electrical circuits, and 1926.702(j) covers concrete and masonry equipment.
Where it shows up
- Raised dump beds, buckets, and forks
- Charged hydraulic and air lines
- Electrical panels and circuits being worked on
- Concrete pumps and mixers during cleanout
Controls, most effective first
Work down the list. Rely on PPE only for the risk the controls above it cannot remove.
| Level | Control |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Lockable disconnects and isolation valves |
| Block or crib raised loads and attachments | |
| Bleed valves on pressure systems | |
| Administrative | List every energy source before work starts |
| Lock and tag isolation points, then try to start the equipment to verify zero energy | |
| Each worker places their own lock | |
| PPE | Safety glasses when bleeding pressure |
PPE to list on the JHA
Safety glasses with side protection1926.102Work gloves
OSHA standards
| Citation | Title |
|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.417 | Lockout and tagging of circuits |
| 29 CFR 1926.702 | Requirements for equipment and tools (concrete and masonry) |
Federal OSHA construction standards. State plans can be stricter, and owners or contracts can add requirements. This page is general information. Check the full standard for your work.