navmc dir 5100.8 marine corps occupational safety and ... - US Navy

12000 MARCOR OSH PROGRAM MANUAL(1) Continuity of service is essential.(2) Shutdown of system is impractical.(3) Documented procedures are followed, and specialequipment is used which will provide proven effective protectionfor employees. Industry standards published by the AmericanPetroleum Institute and other trade organizations shall be usedto develop these specific work procedures.c. Installations where electric utilities to include powergeneration, transmission, and distribution, as well as relatedequipment for communication or metering, are under control of aprivate utility company.d. Exposure to electrical hazards from work on, near, orwith conductors or equipment in electric utilization atinstallations as defined by 29 CFR 1910.147, Control ofHazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout).e. Minor tool changes and adjustments, and other minorservicing activities which: occur during normal productionoperations; are routine, repetitive, and integral to use of theequipment for production; or use other safeguards that provideeffective protection.f. Operations aboard naval ships that are covered underOPNAVINST 5100.19D, Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH)Program Manual for Forces Afloat.12001. BACKGROUND1. All equipment and machinery shall be locked out or taggedout to protect against accidental or inadvertent start-up, oroperation that may cause injury to personnel performingmaintenance, service, repair, or modifications to machinery orequipment. Marine Corps personnel operating or attempting tooperate any switch, valve, or other energy isolating device thatis locked or tagged out may be subject to disciplinary action.12-4