Many companies face significant challenges in achieving an effective and compliant lockout/tagout program in place—especially as it pertains to lockout. OSHA has specific regulations for protecting ...

The pros and cons of traditional LOTO procedures versus modern electronic LOTO systems, and how each method impacts safety, efficiency, and standards compliance. When Wayne Rothering went to work at a ...

It is the policy of Michigan Technological University that all equipment be locked out during servicing and/or maintenance work to protect against accidental or inadvertent activation which could ...

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 ...

The purpose of this program is to ensure that all WMU employees are protected from unintended machine motion or unintended release of energy which could cause injury when they set up, adjust, repair, ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147 – Lockout/Tagout). Standard provides the mandatory guidelines for protecting ...