Many hazards can exist across a facility or plant of any size—whether it be electrical, chemical, pneumatic, thermal, gravitational or other energy that can harm personnel. Exposure to hazardous ...

Procedures, devices, and personnel must be set in place to prevent a serious injury when a worker thinks a machine is safely off. Do you need a lockout/tagout program at your company? In 2013, a ...

OSHA estimates there are approximately 187 electrical-related fatalities a year. While electrical hazards are not the leading cause of on-the-job injuries and fatalities, they are disproportionately ...

Lockout/tagout was one of the first requirements OSHA mandated, starting in 1990. The electrical lockout/tagout regulation became effective in 1990, as well as part of Subpart S. Lockout/tagout ...

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 ...

Safety always is the No. 1 concern in any work environment with hazardous machinery. The power sources for any hazardous energy source must be accessible and clearly identified as the correct choice ...

Good engineering and advancing technology continue to make construction equipment safer for those who work in and around it. Sometimes, however, the smartest way to prevent an equipment-related ...

NFPA 70E provides a terse directive on employee involvement. It says, “Each person who could be exposed directly or indirectly to a source of electrical energy shall be involved in the lockout/tagout ...

What is the OSHA standard for control of hazardous energy sources? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code ...