Regulatory, Compliance & Labor
Farm Lockout/Tagout Procedure Template
An outline for writing lockout and tagout procedures for farm machinery, used by owners and mechanics to shut down and secure equipment before service. Fill it in with a pen and share it.
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Sections on this template
- Machine name and location
- Energy sources to isolate
- Shutdown sequence
- Lock and tag placement
- Stored energy release steps
- Verification that equipment is safe
- Restart and notification steps
- Authorized workers list
- Training and review notes
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with OSHA and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the farm safety guides. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Farm Accidents Aren’t Fun, and agribusiness farm stories.