What’s at Stake? It can be tempting to skip a lockout procedure just to make a quick adjustment on a machine. This kind of thinking is a mistake. In fact, it […]

A 46-year-old male employee was fatally injured when he was crushed by the upper ram of a rubber mixer. At the time of the incident the victim was working with […]

The Supervisor Kit: Fall Protection Fatality File –24 Foot Fall from Roof Picture This – All the Things! Be A Better Supervisor – Plan, Provide, and Train Workplan – 8 […]

Step 1: Identify Where Energy Control Procedures Are Needed Energy control procedures (ECP) are required for any operations where unexpected energization, start up or release of stored energy could harm workers […]

Copy or customize this checklist from the University of Washington to meet the needs of your LOTO Annual Inspection and Training Assessment. Department: ____________________________________________ Location: _______________________________________________ Equipment: _____________________________________________ Yes No Comments Has there been a change in […]

The Risks Safety devices like barrier guards that are designed to keep workers away from operating machinery don’t do much good when machines are shut down for maintenance and repairs. […]

Can you spot the problem in this picture? Click an area to see if you are right! “Brian must be done clearing out the compactor, so I’ll just go ahead and […]

The Supervisor Kit: Lockout/Tagout Fatality File –Employee Crushed Inside Mixer Picture This – This'll Just Take a Second Be A Better Supervisor – Nine Things You Must Do to Meet […]