The lockout/tagout program and procedures required by 120.2 through 120.6 shall be audited by a qualified person at intervals not to exceed one year.

The lockout/tagout program and procedures required by 120.2 through 120.6 shall be audited by a qualified person at intervals not to exceed one year.

• A. One year
• B. Six months
• C. Two years
• D. Five years

Answer: (A)

Auditing the lockout/tagout program on a yearly basis ensures the program stays effective as equipment, processes, and personnel change. The requirement sets a maximum interval of one year, so the audit must occur at least once every 12 months. A qualified person reviews the energy-control procedures, confirms that locks and tags are used correctly, verifies training matches the procedures, and checks that the procedures still cover all energy sources and equipment. The goal is to identify and fix deficiencies before hazardous energy is released, and to update documentation and practices as needed. While audits can be performed more often if issues arise, longer than a year between audits is not allowed; six months is acceptable but not required, and intervals of two or five years would not meet the rule.

Auditing the lockout/tagout program on a yearly basis ensures the program stays effective as equipment, processes, and personnel change. The requirement sets a maximum interval of one year, so the audit must occur at least once every 12 months. A qualified person reviews the energy-control procedures, confirms that locks and tags are used correctly, verifies training matches the procedures, and checks that the procedures still cover all energy sources and equipment. The goal is to identify and fix deficiencies before hazardous energy is released, and to update documentation and practices as needed. While audits can be performed more often if issues arise, longer than a year between audits is not allowed; six months is acceptable but not required, and intervals of two or five years would not meet the rule.