There have been countless articles and guides that outline all the key components to a successful lockout/tagout program. However, it goes beyond just purchasing padlocks, tags, and lockout devices. Even with a solid written plan, the ultimate success depends on your employees properly applying the lockout hardware according to your established procedures.

Safety Marketing Group (SMG), the world's largest consortium of independently owned safety equipment distributors, today released names of the Annual Partnership Conference Award Winners. These Awards includes Peak Performer Awards (Supplier and Distributor of the year), JMA (Joint Marketing Agreement) Awards, Award of Excellence, and GOLD Distributors and Suppliers.

R3 Safety continues to enhance customer service by adding new sales and marketing team members. Jessica Read and Peggy Feldman join the R3 Safety Inside Sales Team. Jessica has a background in sales, industrial research and product execution, while Peggy has more than 30 years experience in industrial sales, most recently as an account manager with King Bag.