SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/elec-loto-annual

At a minimum, how often must a lockout/tagout procedure be inspected?

Inspect energy control procedures at least annually.

Start playing free

  1. At least monthly
  2. At least annually ✔
  3. Every five years

Why: OSHA wants regular checks that the procedure is followed and still works. An inspector reviews it with the employees using it.

Huh, didn't know that: The inspector must be an authorized employee other than the ones using the procedure being inspected.

The dad joke
What's an electrician's favorite snack? Microchips.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: At least annually. OSHA wants regular checks that the procedure is followed and still works. An inspector reviews it with the employees using it.

  1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147
    at least annually
    Checked 2026-10-10.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

Workplace Safety (OSHA)OSHA's lockout/tagout standard exists to prevent what?Workplace Safety (OSHA)Under OSHA rules, who normally removes a lockout or tagout device?Workplace Safety (OSHA)Why is a lock considered stronger than a tag in lockout/tagout?

That's stuff everyone should know.