Crushed, fractured or amputated limbs, electric shock, explosions and heat/chemical burns—these are just some of the dangers workers face when stored energy is unexpectedly or accidentally released.

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 ...

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. To assure the correct application of ...

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 ...

The purpose of this program is to ensure that all WMU employees are protected from unintended machine motion or unintended release of energy which could cause injury when they set up, adjust, repair, ...