Of all the areas of occupational safety and health, lockout tagout might just be the most
complicated to work with. For starters, it is extremely difficult to establish policies and
procedures for lockout tagout. But even after establishing appropriate policies and procedures, it
can be a struggle to maintain them over the long term, as there are so many variables involved in
creating and maintaining them. And finally, everything needs to be reconciled through OSHA
Standard 1910.147, which is infamously complicated and, at times, needlessly convoluted.
As such, one of the most commonly cited issues during an OSHA inspection is improper lockout
tagout policies and procedures. And for most companies, this does not come from lacking
procedures, or even from improperly created ones – it comes from mishandled policies and
procedures which were not maintained properly. Lockout tagout policies and procedures need to
be reviewed anytime there is a change to personnel, machinery, the layout of the facility, or the
location of the facility. So this can create a situation where a growing business needs to
reexamine their policies and procedures frequently. But due to the complex nature of lockout
tagout, even if you remember to check the policies and procedures every time, you still run the
risk of improperly updating them.
To combat this, we have created our factory solutions software. It is a web-based program which
allows you to monitor your lockout tagout policies and procedures from anywhere there is an
internet connection. It is fully scalable, fully customizable, and is monitored by a leading third
party lockout tagout auditing firm. You get the convenience of real-time updating and the peace
of mind of knowing your policies and procedures remain compliant after an update.
If you have any questions about lockout tagout maintenance or about our Factory Solutions
Software, please contact us. If you have anything else to add about the importance of proper
lockout tagout maintenance, please leave a comment.
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