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Plug lockout devices are safety devices used to prevent equipment operation by physically blocking electrical plugs from reconnecting to power sources. The cord-and-plug exemption sounds simple until you realize OSHA’s definition of “exclusive control” has a specific regulatory definition most…

Key Takeaways The OSHA cord and plug exemption is the most misunderstood clause in 29 CFR 1910.147. Maintenance workers assume “I unplugged it” means they’re covered. It doesn’t. The exemption has teeth — and those teeth bite when you walk…