NFPA 70E lists only four responsibilities that the employer must meet for lockout/tagout [120.1 (B) (1) through (4)]. At first glance, it might seem that the responsible managers have an easy “check ...

Lockout/Tagout Can Save Lives As safety professionals, we need to always consider the electrical issue as it relates to lockout/tagout. By Jeff Buckau Aug 02, 2021 In the safety world, one tends ...

Employees servicing or maintaining equipment may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if the hazardous energy is not properly controlled. FM Directive 781 has established procedures regarding ...

Most affected employers understand their obligations to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s control of hazardous energy (commonly called “lockout/tagout”) rules ...

Lockout PRO 3.0, the newest version of the company’s graphical procedure writing software, allows users to easily create and implement a complete OSHA 1910.0147-compliant hazardous energy control ...

Lockout/tagout is the no. 1 citation in general industry, and knowing whether a company's current policies ensure compliance could be a difficult task. Colin Warren, partner at Fisher Phillips, ...

A recent study shows a 29 percent increase in lockout/tagout violations from 2022 to 2023, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector. By Robert Yaniz Jr. Oct 24, 2024 ...