What is Lockout/Tagout?
"Lockout/Tagout" refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities.
This requires, in part, that a designated individual turns off and disconnects the machinery or equipment from its energy source(s) before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee(s) either lock or tag the energy-isolating device(s) to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been isolated effectively.
Why do I need to be concerned about Lockout/Tagout?
Employees can be seriously or fatally injured if machinery they service or maintain unexpectedly energizes, starts up, or releases stored energy.
95% of all lockout/tagout citations involve the failure to have a formal Energy Control Program in place
Compliance with the lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year
Workers injured on the job from exposure to hazardous energy lose an average of 24 workdays for recuperation
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Are you Compliant?
What you need to know about Lockout/Tagout:
FAQ Brochure
FAQ Brochure Lockout/Tagout Audit Checklist:
Tagout Audit Checklist
Tagout Audit Checklist Lockout/Tagout Equipment Checklist:
Equipment Checklist
Equipment Checklist Lockout/Tagout Sample Written Program:
Sample Written Program
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How Does Lockout/Tagout Work?
Lockout devices hold energy-isolation devices in a safe or "off" position. They provide protection by preventing machines or equipment from becoming energized because they are positive restraints that no one can remove without a key or other unlocking mechanism. Tagout devices, by contrast, are prominent warning devices that an authorized employee fastens to energy-isolating devices to warn employees not to reenergize the machine while he or she services or maintains it. Tagout devices are easier to remove and, by themselves, provide employees with less protection than do lockout devices.
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