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Out of Service (OOS)
This suborder provides the requirements to properly take or secure equipment or a system out of service and to communicate this state to affected staff. Please note the suborder does not pertain to controlling the accidental start-up or release of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) that could occur during the servicing of equipment.
Created December 5, 2017, Updated February 7, 2024