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 to the Control Hazardous Energy, aka LOTO, recorded 2,704 violations, roughly midway between the numbers from the previous years – 3,254 in 2013 and 1,572 in 2012. This rule reportedly covers …
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 protocol and Permits to Work and finally Reactivation Procedures. The locking off procedure should only be performed by trained and authorised personnel and it should be carried out in the …
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 to have a lockout/tagout process. In a BLR webinar entitled “Lockout/Tagout: How Small Tweaks To Your Program Can Mean Big Savings in Costs and Injuries,” Michael D. Lawrence outlined the …
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 repairs. Despite elaborate recommendations and audits, fatalities still continue and their severities range from mild shocks and missing fingers to lost lives. While using suitable lockout/tagout devices from specialist dealers such …
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 of LOTO safety more firmly in the sections below. Step 1: Preparation – Lockout/Tagout The first step of the locking and tagging out …