lockout tagout LOTO

8 steps to a lockout-tagout procedure

A guide to reducing accidents and eliminating hazards

March 20, 2023

The lockout-tagout process will keep workers safe when maintaining equipment in the field. Use these steps to develop the proper LOTO procedure for your worksite.

Draft a LOTO policy, install equipment, train workers

Controlling hazardous energy

Tim O’Connor

November 2, 2019

Each year when OSHA reports its most frequently violated standards, the control of hazardous energy, also known as lockout tagout (1910.147) consistently appears high on the list of greatest offenders.

Ga. automotive facility cited for safety & health violations

Lockout/tagout, hazcom problems

March 21, 2017

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas and a staffing agency it works with have been fined $35,852 in penalties following safety and health citations for violations at its Monroe, Georgia facility, including deficiencies in the company's hearing protection and hazard communication programs, as well as an emergency eye wash station that wasn’t installed.

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8 steps to a lockout-tagout procedure

Draft a LOTO policy, install equipment, train workers

Ga. automotive facility cited for safety & health violations

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