Common Lockout/Tagout Mistakes and How LOTO Training Prevents Them
LOTO training (Lockout/Tagout training) is essential for ensuring worker safety during equipment servicing and maintenance. It’s important to remember that these dangerous errors, such as failing to verify a zero-energy state or using improper locks, are entirely preventable with the right knowledge and habits. This is where LOTO training from Electrical Safety…
ESS Will Work With Your Employees For Your Lock-Out/Tagout Needs
What exactly is Lock-Out/Tag-Out? Lock-out/Tag-Out (LOTO) 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. According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, (OSHA) this requires, in part, that a…