Lockout/tagout regulations require employers to establish in writing a lockout/tagout (energy control) program that establishes safe energy control procedures to prevent the unexpected startup or ...

The purpose of controlling hazardous energy, known as Lockout/Tagout, is to prevent the unexpected energizing, or startup, of the machine or equipment, or the release of stored energy, which could ...

April 21, 2011; “Lockout/Tagout Mistakes Lead to Injury, Death,” May 19, 2011). But even when a company has LO/TO programs in place, workers may skip LO/TO procedures that seem too burdensome ...

1. Lockout-tagout programs use safety padlocks, group lock boxes, and other safety devices to ensure equipment is de-energized properly and remains out of service for the duration of maintenance.

The intent of OSHA's regulation 1910.147 — Lockout/Tagout is to protect employees and property from damage due to unexpected start-up and reenergiziation of machines during servicing. In other words, ...

Lockout and tagout devices (locks and tags) must identify the name of the worker applying the device. All energy sources to equipment must be identified and isolated.

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Use the “Energized Equipment Lockout Tagout Procedure” form to document LOTO procedures for equipment/machines. Department supervisors shall ensure that employees under their supervision receive ...

Traditionally, lockout/tagout is treated as a one-off encounter each time. Even if six maintenance electricians have each performed lockout/tagout on the same machine several times, the “new guy” ...

Lockout / Tagout Program Purpose The purpose of this program is to ensure that all WMU employees are protected from unintended machine motion or unintended release of energy which could cause injury ...