Proper lockout/tagout procedures save lives and prevent injuries; new program from J. J. Keller provides effective training
Compliance with the lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 122 fatalities and over 60,000 injuries each year, according to OSHA. Companies can comply with the requirements and help avoid lockout/tagout-related injuries and fatalities at their facilities by using J. J. Keller’s new Lockout/Tagout: Put a Lock on Hazardous Energy training program.
The program provides initial and refresher training to help employees understand proper lockout/tagout procedures so they can put what they’ve learned into practice. It outlines different types of hazardous energy and energy isolating devices, explains OSHA’s definition of “lockout” and “tagout” and when each should be used, and defines the roles and responsibilities of three types of employees (Authorized, Affected, and Other).