Why is Lockout/Tagout Important? The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, addresses safety procedures used in the workplace to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or servicing work. This requires that hazardous energyRead more

Too many times, employees on a job site are injured or killed because they thought a machine was off, or the power to the machine was safely turned off when it wasn`t. Lock out tag out training is the best measure you can take to prevent these types of accidents from happening on the jobRead more

Does the lockout procedure have to be in writing? In general, yes. OSHA says you have to document your lockout/tagout procedures. This makes sense because they`re instructions the mechanics have to follow when they do repairs. OSHA only allows you to not have a written lockout procedure when the machine only has one energy supplyRead more

Lockout/tagout Procedural Requirements Equipment-Specific Procedures Departments shall develop and document equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures. Procedures must contain enough detail for authorized employees to have a clear understanding of the energy control measures. Detailed procedures allow employees to follow the steps associated with a machine LOTO to effectively control all types and forms of hazardous energy.Read more

Equipment-Specific Procedures Departments shall develop and document equipment specific lockout/tagout procedures. Procedures must contain enough detail for authorized employees to have a clear understanding of the energy control measures. Detailed procedures allow employees to follow the steps associated with a machine LOTO to effectively control all types and forms of hazardous energy. Development of equipmentRead more