Lockout tagout procedures can be extremely difficult to establish and maintain. To create
them, you need to have a deep understanding of “The Control of Hazardous Energy”
Standard 1910.147, explicit placards and signage, and a qualified team to both monitor
the procedures and train new employees about them. OSHA takes lockout tagout very
seriously, and it is one of the most commonly cited – and one of the most heavily fined –
issues during an audit.
To assist in creating these procedures, many companies turn to qualified lockout
tagout auditing firms for assistance. And while this will certainly help in creating
effective procedures, the maintenance and implementation can be up in the air. If the
company hires the firm on to help with implementation and maintenance, the costs
can grow exponentially. If, however, the company manages it in-house from there, the
implementation and maintenance have no guarantees, which is equally troubling.
Fortunately, a new solution is now available: our lockout tagout software, Factory
Solutions. This software is fully customizable, fully scalable, and will help to ensure
your lockout tagout procedures are always up-to-date no matter what changes you make
to your equipment or what changes OSHA makes to their standards. We ensure the
procedures are in compliance; you make the necessary changes based upon the needs
and changes of your company. It is truly a perfect blend of do-it-yourself and third party
assistance.
If you have any questions about lockout tagout in general or our Factory Solutions
Software specifically, please contact us. If you have anything to add about lockout tagout,
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