At one time, lockout/tagout training was typically some minimal classroom instruction thing done to “check off the box,” and management in most companies was happy with this. The problem is that such ...

Traditionally, lockout/tagout is treated as a one-off encounter each time. Even if six maintenance electricians have each performed lockout/tagout on the same machine several times, the “new guy” ...

The lockout/tagout regulation (29 CFR 1910.147) focuses on disabling a machine by isolating it from its source of power. Designed to guard against injuries and deaths that can occur when someone is ...

"Lockout/Tagout Procedures" details the OSHA requirements and best practices for preventing accidental startup during maintenance and repair. It addresses electrical power and the many other forms of ...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. To assure the correct application of ...

In order to prevent the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery or equipment during servicing or maintenance, a lockout/tagout plan must be custom-tailored to each facility. The lockout/tagout ...

In order to establish the safest possible working environment, it is essential to first build a company culture that promotes and values electrical safety, both in words and actions. This isn’t always ...

If you have ever pulled your car into a garage for an oil change, the first thing the technician asks you to do is take your keys out of the ignition and put them on the dashboard. It isn’t enough to ...