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What is the main purpose of lockout tagout?

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  1. Tracking who borrows tools
  2. Control of hazardous energy
  3. Scheduling machine downtime

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  1. 29 CFR 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-J/section-1910.147 Checked 2026-10-10.

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