If your team’s lockout/tagout training is a dusty checklist taped to the breakroom fridge, we’ve got some bad news. Safety isn’t a suggestion, and when it comes to hazardous energy, “good enough” just doesn’t cut it. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is the difference between going home at 5 and going to the ER. The problem? Too many …
Whoa, stop! Before you even *think* about servicing that machine, let’s talk about LOTO best practices. When a machine suddenly powers on mid-maintenance, it’s not just inconvenient—it’s a one-way ticket to the emergency room! That’s why Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) exists. These procedures are your non-negotiable shield, isolating machinery from all energy sources so you can work …
