Creating lockout tagout procedures is, in no way, an easy task. It involves a deep understanding
of a complex OSHA standard, a highly competent safety team, and a mindful eye to detail.
OSHA Standard 1910.147, the standard which governs lockout tagout, is difficult to fully
understand, as the rules change for each situation and facility. In order to create these procedures,
many companies hire outside consultants to help them.
But in so doing, the company is left with procedures they did not create and no surefire plan to
update and review them. And with lockout tagout, anytime a machine is moved, personnel
changes, equipment is updated, or the facility is changed in any way, there could be a need to
update the procedures. Further, should OSHA change the policies, it is important to have some
mechanism in place to correct the lockout tagout procedures.
Fortunately, there is a web based software available, called Factory Solutions, which monitors
your lockout tagout procedures and advises you of needed changes. It is monitored by a
professional third party lockout tagout auditing firm, allows for updating anywhere there is an
internet connection, and lets you know if Standard 1910.147, or any other standard, has changed
which impacts your current procedures.
If you have any questions about updating lockout tagout procedures in-house or about our
Factory Solutions software, please contact us. If you have anything to add about updating
lockout tagout procedures or the importance of routine maintenance to those procedures, please
leave a comment.
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