When it comes to LOTO training to follow the NFPA 70E standard, three types of employees need to be covered. Electricians, machine operators, and laborers are among the 3 million workers who service ...

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 off ...

Workers are at risk of severe injury and death during machine maintenance and servicing if proper lockout/tagout procedures are not followed. Apr 22, 2011 NIOSH has released a document highlighting ...

It is a common practice to lockout and/or tagout control devices. In a nuclear power plant’s control room with its many analog controls, you might (for example) see red covers over specific switches.

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 ...

Most, if not all, of lockout/tagout incidents are preventable with proper compliance with OSHA's regulations, right? Wrong! It takes more than having a program in place that is compliant with OSHA's ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- When it comes to controlling hazardous energy, we tend to focus on the mechanic, technician or the authorized employee’s responsibilities. These individuals perform the ...

Most employers who read about the citations and fines issued by OSHA for lockout/tagout violations don't realize that they could be negligent as well. Safety always is the No. 1 concern in any work ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] The work of servicing and maintaining a fleet of trucks presents a wide assortment of potential dangers to technicians, but the ...