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Controlling hazardous energy

November 2, 2019

Each year when OSHA reports its most frequently violated standards, the control of hazardous energy, also known as lockout tagout (1910.147) consistently appears high on the list of greatest offenders.

Smartphone, tablets & lockout-tagout

View electronic images of energy isolation points

Jason Anthony

November 28, 2018

OSHA’s General Industry’s standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO) 29 CFR 1910.147 addresses one of the most important safety regulations to protect workers from injury: lockout/tagout. The standard requires workers to isolate energy during servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment to prevent the unexpected startup or release of energy.

OSHA control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) standard

January 1, 2018

The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, standard was promulgated on September 1, 1989, at Federal Register, Volume 54, No. 169, and was effective January 2, 1990, as announced at Federal Register, Volume 54, No. 213, November 6, 1989.

Mind your LOTO gaps: 10 lockout-tagout challenges & solutions

Jim Schuster

November 30, 2017

Unfortunately, as with many OSHA requirements, they inform you “what” to do, but not “how” do it, and leave this part up to the employer. The challenge for many employers is the lack of knowledge or experience to effectively implement the OSHA lockout guidelines.

OSHA The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) 1910.147

January 1, 2017

The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), 29 CFR 1910.147, standard was promulgated on September 1, 1989, and was effective January 2, 1990.

What to do when lockout procedures are not feasible

Todd Grover

April 1, 2016

Defining alternative approaches: Alternative approaches to lockout are protective measures created when it is not feasible to lockout because of the need for energy sources to be present in order to accomplish assigned work.

In this webinar you’ll learn about eye & face standards and regulations, hazards associated with fogging eyewear, how to combat it, and different types of safety solutions.

Attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the regulations, standards and program implementation “best practices”, including detailed information on layering for arc flash protection.

ISHN Magazine

2020 August

Among the articles in the August 2020 issue of ISHN Magazine, we have information on creating a spill response plan, reopening workplaces amid COVID-19, advice on choosing EHS software, tips on caring for FR clothing, and much more.

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