The Eight Steps for Safer Lockout/Tagout Programs
An effective lockout/tagout program should include the following eight steps.
Step 1: Detailed procedures for equipment
Begin by making sure you’ve identified the equipment correctly and accurately, including its specific location....
Lockout/Tagout Standards In Construction
Electrical power disconnect.
Any main electrical power disconnect means which controls a source of power or material flow shall be locked out with a lockout device whenever employees are maintaining, cleaning,...
Lockout Tagout Compliance and Legal Requirements
Customers for Lockout Tagout often ask us to help them formulate & customize Lockout Tagout Procedure that helps them comply with latest regulations and best practice. To assist you,...
Lockout Tagout: Inspecting the Most Common OSHA Violations
According to the latest statistics published by OSHA, Lockout Tagout (LOTO) violations rank 5th among the top 10 cited violations during FY 2014. The General Industry Standard (1910.147), related...
Basic Steps of a Lockout/Tagout Process
Basic Steps of a Lockout/Tagout Process
Some basic steps are common to all lockout/tagout procedures, though you will need to get more specific for your individual situation. OSHA requires you...
Lockout Tagout Mistakes That Can Lead To Injury or Death
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards regarding lockout/tagout are aimed at protecting the workplace, staff and machinery from accidents that may occur during maintenance or...
Lockout/Tagout Safety Programs and Procedures
An Employer Is Responsible For Creating An Appropriate Written Lockout Tagout Program.
It should involve putting in place appropriate Lockout / Tagout procedures. This will include Locking Off Procedures, Tagout...
Six Steps Of LOTO Safety & Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Lockout/Tagout
A Lockout/Tagout procedure or method should include the following six steps:
1. Preparation
2. Shutdown
3. Isolation
4. Lockout/Tagout
5. Stored energy check
6. Isolation verification
Let’s have a look at the each of these steps...
The Purpose of Lockout/Tagout & LOTO Safety
When machines or equipment are being prepared for service or maintenance, they often contain some form of “hazardous energy” that can cause harm to people in the area.
When we...
