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 ...

Most, if not all, of lockout/tagout incidents are preventable with proper compliance with OSHA's regulations, right? Wrong! It takes more than having a program in place that is compliant with OSHA's ...

Procedures, devices, and personnel must be set in place to prevent a serious injury when a worker thinks a machine is safely off. Do you need a lockout/tagout program at your company? In 2013, a ...

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 ...

Picture yourself working inside a huge machine, tending to its maintenance. Suddenly the machine springs to life, powerful metal gears grinding around you, placing you in mortal danger. That is ...

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety practice that prevents the accidental release of hazardous energy during equipment servicing. OSHA standards require written procedures, employee training, ...

Safety always is the No. 1 concern in any work environment with hazardous machinery. The power sources for any hazardous energy source must be accessible and clearly identified as the correct choice ...

Failing to follow lockout/tagout rules can get you in trouble with OSHA, but it can also be fatal. When OSHA compliance officers inspect a facility, they examine its lockout/tagout program, and last ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- No excuse can undo an accident. We all know what's done is done. There is always a cause and effect in life, no matter how much we wish otherwise. Sometimes, we make ...

Earlier this summer, a manufacturer in East Peoria, Ill. faced three OSHA safety violations and $66,000 in proposed penalties for failing to follow proper procedures to lock out and tag out the energy ...