When to use lockout-tagout system - continued.

Under certain conditions, you are not required to use a lockout/tagout system

a. Routine tool changes or adjustments of tools done by qualified people.

b. Routine minor maintenance such as lubrication activities done by quailified people.

These activities are allowed without a lockout/tagout system, provided following conditions are met:

a. The tasks have been studied beforehand and determined to be safe and allowable. Standard operating procedures should be developed which clearly identify these "on-the-fly" activities as permissible.

b. These activities are essential for normal equipment use.

c. Alternate methods for effective protection are included.