It is no small task to create policies and procedures for any aspect of occupational safety and health. There is always a need to ensure the policies and procedures are properly created, to ensure there is no risk of complaints to, or fines from, OSHA. But there is also always a need to ensure efficacy of the policies and procedures, to ensure employees will be kept from harm. And it is in this balance where many companies have trouble in creating appropriate policies and procedures.

And while some are certainly easier than others, perhaps none are harder to create than lockout tagout policies and procedures. This is because lockout tagout is governed by an onerous standard, in OSHA Standard 1910.147, and because lockout tagout standards truly need to be site specific. For these reasons, one cannot simply lookup a guide on creating lockout tagout procedures and feel confident in what has been created. Similarly, attempting to utilize the source material, mainly the standard, can be an act of futility, as it can be so difficult to understand.

Fortunately, there is another way. Through our Factory Solutions Software, you can upload

lockout tagout procedures which will be vetted to ensure efficacy and compliance, while also

creating a long-term plan for updating and maintaining your procedures. It gives you the convenience and comfort of a third party lockout tagout auditing firm, without all of the costs. If you have any questions about establishing lockout tagout policies and procedures, or about our Factory Solutions Software, please contact us. If you have anything to add about the importance of creating compliant, efficient lockout tagout policies and procedures, please leave a comment.