Every lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedure is different from every other one. Why is this? Even if you have eight identical production machines, the ID numbers of the supply breakers will differ. The asset ...

On June 22, 2023, a worker at a rubber hose manufacturing plant suffered severe crushing injuries when powered belts that were still energized and unguarded pulled him into a machine. OSHA later ...

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 ...

A centralized lockout station prevents confusion and clutter. Maximizing space, in addition to streamlining operations, also helps to make a facility safer. A careful and organized approach to lockout ...

When Wayne Rothering went to work at a large Wisconsin furniture factory in December 2020, he probably thought he’d perform the same routines he did for a while now and go home safe after a day at ...

The provisions of the Lockout/Tagout Program shall apply to all personnel at Purdue University’s West Lafayette Campus and Regional Campuses, University Research Farms and Agricultural Centers, and ...