Employees who are not properly trained may lack awareness of lockout/tagout procedures or misunderstand their importance.

A comprehensive lockout/tagout (LOTO) program not only helps to keep power generating plants compliant with OSHA regulations, but also increases productivity and contributes to the safety of ...

An effective lockout tagout program is most successful when it includes the complete safety picture – locks, tags, and devices, as well as proper lockout procedures, program documentation ...

• Verify Lockout/Tagout locks and tags are removed before attempting to use the equipment • Follow manufacturer instructions for startup. And finally, adhere to all safety rules while ...

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.

The first word in lockout/tagout is “lock” but correct application of locks often remains a mystery to those conducting a lockout/tagout. First, you can't lock out a device unless it is a lockable ...

Lockout/tagout is a procedure to disable equipment to protect workers from either an unexpected release of energy or an accidental start-up while performing job activities. When the Occupational ...

Lockout/tagout refers to the practice of properly shutting down equipment and applying locks in such a way to prevent unexpected re-energization while employees are servicing it. Over the last 5 years ...

Lockout / Tagout Program ... Safety locks, adapters, and danger tags are to be fixed on levers, switches, valves, etc. in the nonoperative (off) position. E. An authorized employee who is assigned to ...

The work of servicing and maintaining a fleet of trucks presents a wide assortment of potential dangers to technicians, but the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s “lockout-tagout ...

FM Directive 781 has established procedures regarding Lockout/Tagout on campus. Employees are trained to ensure they know, understand and follow the applicable provisions of FM Directive 781. The EH&S ...