29 CFR 1910.147

Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Training

Documents lockout/tagout authorized-employee training under OSHA 29 CFR §1910.147(c)(7). Employer remains responsible for machine-specific procedures, authorization, inspections, and enforcement.

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6 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doEmployer remains responsible for machine-specific energy-control procedures, authorized-employee designation, locks, tags, devices, periodic inspections, retraining triggers, contractor coordination, and site-specific verification. This course does not independently authorize a learner to service, maintain, lock out, tag out, or reenergize any specific machine or equipment.
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$7,307
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Training?
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Training is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147. It costs $59, is self-paced across 6 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
17,359
citations issued nationally
$7,307
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.147 was cited 17,359 times, averaging $7,307 in initial penalties. This course costs $59.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Most (1,758)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Michigan1,758
Ohio1,340
Wisconsin1,214
Illinois1,053
New York867

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.147 was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
MI: 1,758 ($3,022)
OH: 1,340 ($13,241)
WI: 1,214 ($8,652)
IL: 1,053 ($10,615)
NY: 867 ($4,832)
NJ: 865 ($7,917)
TX: 741 ($10,539)
PA: 736 ($5,559)
NC: 734 ($5,476)
MN: 530 ($4,325)
TN: 491 ($1,560)
MA: 473 ($9,092)
CT: 469 ($1,614)
MD: 437 ($464)
VA: 401 ($6,524)
OR: 333 ($1,340)
AL: 282 ($13,215)
IA: 273 ($6,369)
FL: 272 ($8,411)
GA: 262 ($11,971)
IN: 209 ($3,161)
UT: 201 ($2,025)
KY: 199 ($6,431)
ME: 168 ($3,248)
NE: 160 ($8,175)
MO: 158 ($11,674)
CO: 150 ($7,587)
RI: 131 ($4,235)
AR: 118 ($18,594)
SC: 112 ($2,584)
KS: 86 ($7,590)
OK: 83 ($9,908)
MS: 80 ($10,219)
SD: 77 ($7,308)
NV: 72 ($8,352)
AZ: 71 ($3,501)
ID: 68 ($5,810)
HI: 67 ($2,665)
WV: 52 ($5,188)
VT: 38 ($5,956)
DE: 36 ($10,438)
NH: 32 ($8,722)
MT: 31 ($14,824)
ND: 29 ($8,259)
AK: 28 ($5,608)
PR: 24 ($3,699)
NM: 22 ($16,724)
LA: 21 ($11,940)
WA: 19 ($371)
CA: 16 ($2,327)
WY: 1 ($0)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 16,090 citations under 29 CFR 1910.147 that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.7% of the 17,359 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing69.3% | 11,148
Construction5.3% | 848
Wholesale Trade4.8% | 765
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services3.9% | 632
Other Services (except Public Administration)3.3% | 526
Transportation and Warehousing2.4% | 380

Manufacturing alone accounts for 69.3% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees12.7% | 2,050
11 to 50 employees37.3% | 6,003
51 to 250 employees35.2% | 5,668
251 to 1,000 employees11.8% | 1,895
More than 1,000 employees2.9% | 474

Citations by year

4,981
2023
4,931
2024
4,632
2025
1,546
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 7%.

What this course covers

01
Why LOTO Exists and When It Applies10 min
02
Authorized, Affected, and Other Employee Roles10 min
03
Energy Sources and Isolation Points10 min
04
Devices and the Lockout/Tagout Sequence10 min
05
Group Lockout, Shift Change, and Contractors10 min
06
Periodic Inspection, Retraining, and Completion Boundary10 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.147. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

Instant, verifiable certificate

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Training is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.147) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

Before you buy, read the background

We publish a sourced guide to this requirement, with the current enforcement figures pulled from our own dataset.

General Industry · 8 min read
Lockout/Tagout Authorized Employee Training: What 1910.147 Requires
A working guide to OSHA's control of hazardous energy standard: what authorized employee training must cover, whether online delivery counts, retraining triggers, and the records inspectors ask for.

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