In 2023, an electrical explosion at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory left an electrician with severe burns from a high-voltage arc flash. The culprit? A cocktail of human error, wrong circuit work, and skipped PPE. Ouch. Electrical hazards are not some distant boogeyman. They are one of the top reasons workers don’t clock out the …
Control of hazardous energy is critical to ensuring workplace safety, particularly in environments where machinery and equipment pose significant risks. Training workers on effective control methods is a key component in preventing accidents and injuries related to the release of hazardous energy. The Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard from OSHA provides a framework for controlling hazardous energy …
Safety managers carry a significant responsibility. Not only do their colleagues rely on them, but so do the families and friends of those colleagues, all expecting that each worker returns home safely. Embracing the principle that “safety is everyone’s responsibility,” it’s crucial for safety managers to regularly refresh their knowledge of health and safety protocols. …
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) by University of Washington Date Created: 2017 Number of Slides: 14 Created By: University of Washington This lockout tagout training powerpoint presentation was created by University of Washington. It discusses the importance of lockout tagout procedures as well as supervisor’s responsibilities and and authorized and affected employees. Manufacturing Lockout/Tagout by …
