Lockout Tagout

With hazardous energy, many workers get confused about lockout/tagout because they think it only applies to electrical work - and that can be a grave mistake.

When the servicing or maintenance is completed, and the machine or equipment is ready to return to normal operating condition, lockout/tagout procedures for restoring service should be used to make sure all workers are protected.

OSHA says employers must conduct periodic inspections of LOTO procedures but what kind of inspections are good enough and what are the best practices?

Lockout/Tagout training is necessary when working in industrial settings. Don't assume everyone understands the importance of lockout/tagout procedures!

Performing lockout tagout requires workers to follow a series of steps to ensure that the equipment they are working on will not be started accidentally.

To make sure each worker is safe, use a step by step process which gives every worker the same level of protection as if they were working independently.