It is the responsibility of the employer to establish, implement, and document a lockout/tagout program to safeguard workers from exposure to electrical hazards. The lockout/tagout program must specify all required lockout/tagout procedures and practices.

It is the responsibility of the employee to follow the lockout/tagout policy and all other safety procedures set forth by the employer.

Below is a sample of NFPA 70E. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 70E text at NFPA.ORG. Once there, click on the free access link to NFPA 70E.

120.1 Lockout/Tagout Program.

(A) General. Each employer shall establish, document, and implement a lockout/tagout program. The lockout/tagout program shall specify lockout/tagout procedures to safeguard workers from exposure to electrical hazards. The lockout/ tagout program and procedures shall also incorporate the following:

(1) Be applicable to the experience and training of the workers and conditions in the workplace

(2) Meet the requirements of Article 120

(3) Apply to fixed, permanently installed equipment, temporarily installed equipment, and portable equipment

(B) Employer Responsibilities. The employer shall be responsible for the following:

(1) Providing the equipment necessary to execute lockout/ tagout procedures

(2) Providing lockout/tagout training to workers in accordance with 110.2

(3) Auditing the lockout/tagout program in accordance with 110.1

(4) Auditing execution of the lockout/tagout procedures in accordance with 110.1