Are contractor's employees required to comply with the company's energy control program?

Contractor's employees are required to comply with the company's energy control program because this program is a fundamental aspect of ensuring workplace safety, particularly in environments where hazardous energy sources could pose a risk during maintenance or servicing activities. The energy control program typically includes protocols for lockout/tagout procedures, which are designed to prevent machinery from being accidentally energized while being serviced.

This requirement not only promotes safety for the contractor's employees but also protects all workers in the vicinity by establishing a consistent and safe approach to energy control across the site. Compliance with these safety procedures is essential, regardless of whether employees are directly employed by the company or are contractors, as the overall safety culture and regulations apply universally to all personnel operating in that environment.

While training is important and may enhance compliance, it does not negate the requirement to follow safety protocols; therefore, compliance is necessary regardless of the training status and pertains to all applicable tasks performed in the workplace.