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Understand OSHA Electrical Requirements
Understand OSHA Electrical Requirements Whenever you undertake safety improvements in your facility, one of the first things you should do is look to OSHA and other organizations that emphasize safety. These organizations are dedicated to identifying proven safety strategies used around the world...Read more -
10 Essential Steps for Electrical Safety
10 Essential Steps for Electrical Safety One of the most important responsibilities of any facility’s management is to keep employees safe. Each facility will have a different list of potential hazards to address, and properly addressing them will protect employees and contribute to the fac...Read more -
OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Program to Control Hazardous Energy
Lockout/tagout refers to a safety procedure that is used in a variety of industries including manufacturing, warehouses, and research. It ensures machines are properly shut off and cannot be turned back on until maintenance being done on them is completed. The main goal is to protect those who ar...Read more -
Supervisor Responsibilities
Supervisor Responsibilities The job responsibilities of a supervisor are critical when it comes to the enforcement of LOTO procedures. Here we will outline some of the main responsibilities of the supervisor in regards to lockout/tagout. FREE Lockout Tagout Guide!Create Equipment Specific LOTO Pr...Read more -
Lockout Vs Tagout – What’s the Difference?
Proper locks: Having the right type of locks will go a long way toward ensuring lockout/tagout is successful. While you technically can use any type of padlock or standard lock to secure power to a machine, a better option is locks that are made specifically for this purpose. A good lockout/tagou...Read more -
Performing Routine Maintenance
Performing Routine Maintenance When maintenance professionals enter a hazardous area of a machine to perform routine work, the lockout/tagout program must be used. Large machinery often needs to have fluids changed, parts greased, gears replaced, and much more. If someone has to enter the machine...Read more -
Physical Description of a Tag
Physical Description of a Tag A lockout/tagout tag can come in a variety of different designs. Choosing the one that works best for your facility will help ensure they are easily recognizable. While you can pick any design you would like, it is best to stick with only one design at all times so t...Read more -
What is the LOTO Procedure?
What is the LOTO Procedure? The LOTO procedure is a pretty straight forward safety policy that has saved thousands of lives and prevented many more injuries. The exact steps taken will vary some from company to company, but the basic requirements are as follows: Power is Disconnected – The first ...Read more -
Lockout Tagout Products
Lockout Tagout Products A number of options exist for implementing lockout tagout procedures in a facility. Some facilities choose to create their own systems using custom products and equipment. This can be effective as long as everything follows OSHA standards and other proven best practices. T...Read more -
Understanding Lockout/Tagout Programs
Understanding Lockout/Tagout Programs Understanding this type of program comes down to training employees on the correct precautions and procedures that they must take to stay safe and prevent unexpected releases of hazardous energy. Employee training for both affected employees and LOTO authoriz...Read more -
Steps to a Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Steps to a Lockout/Tagout Procedure When creating a lockout tagout procedure for a machine, it is important to include the following items. How these items are covered will vary from situation to situation, but the general concepts listed here should all be addressed in every lockout tagout proce...Read more -
What are lockout/tagout devices?
What are lockout/tagout devices? Placing a physical locking mechanism on either the electrical supply cord or the place where the machinery is plugged in is absolutely necessary when using lockout/tagout procedures. Then a tag, hence the name tagout, must be placed on or near the locking device t...Read more