FAQ

Is it possible to temporarily remove a lockout tagout device?

Yes. As part of routine service or maintenance, personnel may be required to temporarily restore energy to a machine or piece of equipment to test or reconfigure the machine or...

Could there be lockout tagout changes in the future?

With the rise of technological advancements in workplace safety, it’s possible, though not certain. Regardless, OSHA reports increasing requests for deviations and flexibility from the lockout tagout standard for these...

Does OSHA require workers to be retrained in lockout tagout procedures?

OSHA does not require lockout tagout retraining. Retraining, on the other hand, promotes LOTO proficiency among personnel while also introducing improved or new control processes and techniques (OSHA 29 CFR...

Who should be trained on performing lockout tagout?

OSHA’s LOTO standard (29 CFR 1910.147) requires three groups of employees when training for lockout tagout: Authorized employees – as a general rule, this group includes electricians, maintenance workers, and...

Can lockout tagout devices be reused?

According to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tagout devices must be non-reusable and self-locking. Meanwhile, lockout devices must be durable, standardized, substantial, identifiable, and excusive for safety in order to be reused....

What is the purpose of the lockout tagout checklist?

A lockout tagout checklist helps workers who maintain or repair industrial equipment and heavy machinery avoid accidents caused by unintended re-energization and exposure to hazardous energy. It also serves as...