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 ...

The failure to control hazardous energy has contributed to several electrical fatalities in the workplace. Since this is a well-documented field within OSHA and consensus standards, there appears to ...

The revised LO/TO standard addresses the use of key-controlled locks and identifying tags that are used to shut down and lockout sources of hazardous energy that could otherwise result in personal ...

Episode 106 Controlling Hazardous Energy – The Key Components of a LOTO Program What are some of the things you can do to ensure your lockout/tagout program are compliant with OSHA's standards? Find ...

To help companies better protect workers and improve daily operations, on Dec. 16 ASSP announced it has revised two workplace safety standards. One standard guides the development of effective safety ...

When it comes to controlling hazardous energy, where are the OSHA rules for electrical workers? In this EC&M Tech Talk, Randy Barnett identifies the location of the most important Lockout and Tagout ...

Construction Safety Week is a celebration of our industry’s commitment to health and safety—a commitment that has driven remarkable progress and saved countless lives. This year’s theme, All In ...

Many maintenance tasks at Northwestern may involve the presence of hazardous energy that could result in injuries such as cuts, fractures, electric shock, and amputations if the energy were released.

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 ...