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 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 ...

To improve overall employee safety across plants and facilities, leaders at Southern Company Generation decided to switch from a tagout-based safety program to a lockout-tagout (LOTO) program. After ...

Lockout/tagout ranked fifth on OSHA's list of the Top Ten most-violated standards during fiscal year 2017 and again in FY2018. There were 2,877 violations of 1910.147 during FY2017 and 2,944 during ...

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 ...

Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturers are increasingly using computer-based controls in their equipment and machines. These can be programmed to lock out the machine or equipment. This ...

Every lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure is different from every other one. Why is this? Even if you have eight identical production machines, the ID numbers of the supply breakers will differ. The asset ...

Many employers have invested a lot of time, money and effort into making their workplace safety programs as effective as possible. Precautions against excessive noise, respirable contamination, fall ...

Disregard for established lockout/tagout procedures is not only risky, but it can also be fatal, as was evidenced by the death of an electrician at a California newspaper recycling factory. The ...