In 2017 lockout tagout was OSHA’s number 5 top most frequently cited standard with over 3,000 total violations. The unexpected startup of machinery can at best be startling and in the worst situations deadly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2016 there were 761 fatalities attributed to “making contact with objects and equipment” 103 of which were people being “caught in running equipment or machinery.”
Life and Safety has been helping businesses create and manage their lockout tagout programs for over 20 years. Our consultants can help you create and administer your program and the training that goes with it. Training is available both online and instructor led and can be delivered in multiple languages.
SOURCES CITED:
https://www.osha.gov/Top_Ten_Standards.html
http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/16362-oshas-top-10-most-cited-violations-for-2017
