When updating lockout tagout policies and procedures, there are a number of things to first

consider. You need to be sure your changes will be in compliance with OSHA Standard

1910.147, which is the standard that governs lockout tagout. You need to also consider what,

exactly, you are changing, and why. Then, you need to consider what else could be impacted

with your changes, and be sure that this does not make you out of compliance.

When it comes to consulting Standard 1910.147, there are many pitfalls which can arise. First,

you need to be sure you understand the standard completely. There are many complexities within

the standard, meaning there are literally thousands of different configurations or ways to

configure the policies and procedures. Next, you need to be sure that any changes you make do

not impact any other areas of your lockout tagout policies and procedures or any other

occupational safety and health policies and procedures. Finally, you need to be sure you leave

something in place to update your policies and procedures again in the future should a change be

needed.

To assist in these updates, some employers turn to online quick guides. Other employers look to

third party lockout tagout auditing firms. Unfortunately, these quick guides are not reliable and

often lead to more problems down the line and the third party firms can be very expensive and

take control of the policies and procedures out of the hands of management.

As an answer to these issues, we have created our Factory Solutions Software. Our Factory

Solutions Software is a web-based program available anywhere the internet is available. It allows

you to upload and update your lockout tagout policies and procedures at any time, and is fully

scalable. And, it is monitored by a leading lockout tagout auditing firm, meaning you do not

need to worry that your policies and procedures are not compliant.

If you have any questions about updating lockout tagout policies and procedures or about our

Factory Solutions Software, please contact us. If you have anything to add about updating

lockout tagout policies and procedures, please leave a comment.