According to the U.S. Department of Labor, compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. To assure the correct application of ...

Safety always is the No. 1 concern in any work environment with hazardous machinery. The power sources for any hazardous energy source must be accessible and clearly identified as the correct choice ...

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 ...

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 ...

OH&S Editor Sydny Shepard sits down with Bill Belongea, Safety Services Program Manager at The Master Lock Company to talk about effective ways to enhance your lockout program. Sitting at number seven ...

Lockout/Tagout is the OSHA standard for the control of hazardous energy. It addresses the practices and procedures necessary to disable machinery or equipment, thereby preventing the release of ...