When attempting to establish policies and procedures for lockout tagout, it is important to
consider a number of things. First, you need to consult OSHA Standard 1910.147, which is the
standard which governs lockout tagout requirements. Next, you need to consider the machinery,
layout, and affected personnel at the facility for which you are creating the lockout […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Quality Blow Molding, Inc. for five safety and health violations, including two willful
violations, two repeat violations, and one other than serious violation. They come in response to
an inspection of a worksite in Elyria, OH in March of 2015. This inspection was initiated […]
OSHA Standard 1910.147, which governs all things lockout tagout, is an extremely difficult
standard to work with. It is long, intricate, can be interpreted in multiple different ways, and has
a laundry list of variables. All of these complications make creating lockout tagout policies and
procedures a nightmare for anyone who does not specifically specialize in lockout […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Case Farms Processing, Inc. for fifty five safety and health violations, comprised of thirty
serious, twenty repeat, two willful, and three other than serious safety and health violations. They
come in response to an inspection of a facility in Winesburg, Ohio, in February of […]
One of the most common reasons a company hires a third party occupational safety and health
auditing firm is to assist in the creation of lockout tagout policies and procedures. These
procedures can be extremely complex, facility specific, and difficult to properly implement.
They are based upon Standard 1910.147, which is a very complicated standard and can […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Republic Steel for eleven safety and health violations, comprised of three repeat and eight
serious violations. They come in response to two inspections of a worksite in Lorain, Ohio in
February and April of 2015. These inspections were initiated in response to complaints that
employees […]
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 […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued
a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in relation to the ongoing requirement to create and maintain
accurate records in relation to work-related injuries and illnesses. This notice clarifies an
employer’s perpetual obligation to create and maintain an accurate record of every recordable
injury and illness. These records […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
cited Jasper Contractors, Inc. for two safety and health violations. These two violations are
willful violations. They come in response to an inspection of a worksite in Jacksonville, FL in
March of 2015. This inspection was initiated after multiple complaints were submitted to OSHA
regarding employees […]
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has
renewed its alliance with the South Louisiana Service, Transmission, Exploration, and
Production Safety Network. This alliance will continue to provide information and resources to
promote safety and health for oil and gas workers in South Louisiana. This alliance will cover
operators and contractors in the oil […]