Electrical Panel Lockout/Tagout Checklist

FREE electrical panel LOTO checklist with OSHA 1910.147 and NFPA 70E compliance. Covers electrical isolation, zero energy verification, and arc flash protection. Multi-market standards for US, UK (BS 7671), India (IS 3043), Brazil (NR-10), Mexico (NOM-029-STPS), and Colombia regulations. Download FREE PDF with 50+ safety points.

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Each Maintenance Event
Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
Role: Operations Manager
Total Items: 34
Compliance: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 (LOTO), OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333 (Electrical Safety), NFPA 70E (Arc Flash), NFPA 70 NEC, UK BS 7671 (Wiring Regulations)

Pre-Lockout Preparation

OSHA 1910.147(d)(1) preparation requirements before applying lockout.

Energy control procedure reviewed for this equipment?
All energy sources identified (electrical, stored, capacitive)?
All affected employees notified of lockout?
Arc flash label present and legible?
Appropriate arc-rated PPE selected based on hazard analysis?
Arc flash PPE inspected and in good condition?

Lockout Application

OSHA 1910.147(d)(4) lockout/tagout device application.

Equipment shut down using normal stopping procedure?
Main disconnect switch opened/circuit breaker tripped?
Personal lock applied to energy isolating device?
Lockout tag attached with name, date, and reason?
If multiple workers, each applied their own lock (group lockout)?
Stored/residual energy dissipated or restrained?

Zero Energy Verification

OSHA 1910.147(d)(6) verification of isolation effectiveness.

Voltage meter tested on known live source first?
Zero voltage verified at all phases and ground?
Meter re-tested on known live source after verification?
Attempt to start equipment at normal controls (if safe)?
All downstream equipment verified de-energized?
Capacitors discharged and grounded (if present)?

Restoration Procedure

OSHA 1910.147(e) release from lockout/tagout.

All maintenance/service work completed?
All tools and materials removed from equipment?
All guards and covers reinstalled?
Work area clear of personnel?
All affected employees notified of restoration?
Each authorized employee removed their own lock?

Pre-Inspection Setup & Documentation

Initial documentation and site preparation verification

Inspector Name
Inspection Date
Project Name / Job Number
Current Weather Conditions
Previous inspection findings reviewed?

Safety & Compliance Verification

Verify compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and site safety plan

Site safety plan posted and accessible?
All required permits current and displayed?
SDS/MSDS sheets available for all chemicals on site?
First aid supplies accessible and stocked?
Emergency contact information posted?