Program Review

Employers must set a timeframe for periodically monitoring and measuring each element of a hazardous energy control program. This periodic review must fall at intervals of three years or less. At a minimum, the assessment must review the documented program; specific procedures for the machine, equipment, or process; lockout hardware; energy-isolating devices; other hazardous energy control methods; and communication and training.

Monitoring, measuring, and assessing components should all be included in the program review. Employers must establish a measurement system capable of providing qualitative and quantitative feedback on hazardous energy control performance. An emphasis should be placed on working with both operational and maintenance personnel who are directly involved in hazardous energy control application. There must be established criteria to provide a basis for repetitive measures; management should be able to track these criteria and determine whether there is a positive or negative result from any elements of the control program.

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