WAC 296-803-60005   Provide and document employee training on the energy control program.  

     You must:

     • Train employees to make sure that they:

     – Understand the purpose and function of the energy control program;

     AND

     – Have the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out their program responsibilities.

     • Train each authorized employee in:

     – The type and magnitude of energy available in the workplace.

     – Recognizing hazardous energy sources that apply.

     – Methods and means to isolate and control energy.

     • Instruct each affected employee in the purpose and use of the energy control procedures.

     • Instruct all employees who work or may work where energy control procedures might be used about the:

     – Procedures being used;

     AND

     – Prohibition against attempting to restart or reenergize a machine or equipment that's locked out or tagged out.

     • Document that employee training has been done and kept up to date.

     – Include the employee's name and the training date.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. 04-15-105, § 296-803-60005, filed 7/20/04, effective 11/1/04.]