4. Management’s Removal of Lock and Tag
Only the employee who applied the lock and tag may remove his/her lock and tag. However, should the employee leave the facility before removing the lock and tag, the lock may be removed by using bolt cutters or other equivalent means under the direction of the Physical Facilities Director or the Assistant Director as required in 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3). The Director must be assured that the employee who applied the lock and tag is not at the facility and is notified that the lockout/tagout devices have been removed, that all tools have been removed from the area, all guards have been replaced, and all employees are clear of the area before the lock and tag are removed and the equipment is returned to service.
5. Contractors
Contractors working on the Montana Tech campus must use this lockout/tagout procedure while servicing or maintaining equipment, machinery or processes.
6. Inspection
Montana Tech will conduct an inspection at least annually of the energy control procedures to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed.
7. Training
All Montana Tech employees or students who are required to utilize lockout/tagout procedures will be trained in the procedures when initially hired and as required by changes in equipment or technology. All training will be documented.
Training will include:
 Recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources
 The type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace
 Methods and means necessary for energy isolation and control
 The limitations of using tagout system only