In the world of occupational safety and health, there is possibly nothing more complex than
establishing lockout tagout policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are based
upon OSHA Standard 1910.147, which is famous for its complexity. In addition, there are
numerous factors which impact individual lockout tagout standards. These factors mean that no
two facilities will have the same lockout tagout procedures, making it very hard to use online
help guides and tools. Finally, you have to account for monitoring and making changes in the
future.
Standard 1910.147 is so complex because lockout tagout is complex. Every time you move the
facility, update a machine, or change personnel, the lockout tagout policies and procedures need
to be updated. In addition, if OSHA changes the regulations, you need to be able to update your
lockout tagout procedures.
For this reason, many companies hire third party lockout tagout auditing firms to help them
create, monitor, and maintain their procedures. Unfortunately, this can be expensive and gives
control of your lockout tagout procedures to a third party. It also adds a middle man every time
you need to update your procedures.
Fortunately, there is now a better option. Our Factory Solutions Software is a web-based
program which allows you to create, manage, and update your lockout tagout procedures. It is
monitored by PF Safety, a leading lockout tagout auditing firm, but you remain in control of the
actual procedures. It is fully scalable, fully customizable, and accessible anywhere you have
internet access.
If you have any questions about lockout tagout policies and procedures or about our Factory
Solutions Software, please contact us. If you have anything to add about the importance of
establishing accurate lockout tagout procedures, please leave a comment.
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