In this episode of “EC&M Tech Talks,” Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, discusses the importance, background information, and steps ...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard for the Control of Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147 – Lockout/Tagout). Standard provides the mandatory guidelines for protecting ...

Cindy Pauley, COSS, COHCEditor - EHSJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Cindy Pauley joined J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. in June of 2022 as an Editor on the Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Content ...

e-Hazard has developed Lockout/Tagout training and services in response to growing industry demand for ways to address this critical aspect of worker safety. Our practical approach lets us meet your ...

Safety always is the No. 1 concern in any work environment with hazardous machinery. The power sources for any hazardous energy source must be accessible and clearly identified as the correct choice ...

You have a job to do, and your employer has a lockout/tagout (LOTO) plan that is compliant with both OSHA 1926.417 and NFPA 70E, Art. 120. The problem is those standards don’t seem to have anticipated ...

In order to prevent the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery or equipment during servicing or maintenance, a lockout/tagout plan must be custom-tailored to each facility. The lockout/tagout ...

On June 22, 2023, a worker at a rubber hose manufacturing plant suffered severe crushing injuries when powered belts that were still energized and unguarded pulled him into a machine. OSHA later ...

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)) standard.