Facility Safety

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT242 |FACILITY SAFETY 242 | What OSHA Looks For Common LO/TO violations include: Failure to establish a written energy control program Failure to develop machine-specific lockout procedures Failure to properly train employees Failure to conduct... More

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT242 |FACILITY SAFETY 242 | What OSHA Looks For Common LO/TO violations include: Failure to establish a written energy control program Failure to develop machine-specific lockout procedures Failure to properly train employees Failure to conduct periodic audits Failure to provide or utilize the proper lockout devices Lockout/Tagout Saves Lives and Reduces Costs! Approximately 10% of all industrial accidents are caused by failure to properly control hazardous energy. According to OSHA, this leads to 250,000 incidents, resulting in 50,000 injuries and an estimated 120 fatalities every year. Studies have shown that energy control programs can reduce injury rates by 25 to 50 percent! When You Neglect LO/TO. . . You Neglect People. OSHA IS CITING LO/TO VIOLATORS Due to the serious risk that hazardous energy poses to employees, OSHA is stepping up inspections and citations. In fact, the Lockout/Tagout standard has become the #1 most cited OSHA regulation for manufacturers. TH Less