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In the electrical industry, you have probably heard the phrase “we don’t work energized.” But is this statement accurate? The answer is almost always no, due to a common misunderstanding of what ...

The revised LO/TO standard addresses the use of key-controlled locks and identifying tags that are used to shut down and lockout sources of hazardous energy that could otherwise result in personal ...

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 ...

This program outlines the required steps to prevent injuries resulting from the unexpected startup or release of stored energy when working on equipment, machinery, or systems that could release ...

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.

This class describes OSHA’s requirements and best practices for preventing accidental machine startup. In order to safely repair or access machinery, operators must be aware of OSHA’s control of ...

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases a list of the top 10 most-cited safety violations, with lockout/tagout (also known as LOTO) ranking year after year, along ...