Lockout/tagout procedures are difficult to create, more difficult to maintain, and an absolute nightmare when regulations change. Lockout tagout issues are consistently on the list of the most commonly cited OSHA violations (placing fifth last year on the list), as well as the most expensive OSHA violations (consistently ranking in the top 5). In an effort to combat this, many business owners hire outside firms to manage their lockout tagout procedures, costing them thousands of dollars annually.

But in recent years, a new push has been made by business owners and safety consulting firms alike toward online lockout/tagout management. Online management is cheaper, more efficient, and allows for greater corporate inclusion. And the process of establishing online lockout/tagout procedures has never been easier.

With our Factory Solutions Software, for instance, you select a procedure from a preset library of procedures, then customize it to your facility based upon your layout, number of machines, and work force. The software is available anywhere the internet is available, and is fully scalable, allowing multiple users. When you update your procedures, you will work directly with our graphic illustrators who will create and annotate the graphical representation of the lockout/tagout procedure. Should you need help in updating the system when you make changes, our dedicated staff would be available to discuss your company’s needs and how to properly document them in the software.

If you have any questions about creating or monitoring lockout tagout procedures, Factory Solutions Software, or about lockout tagout in general, please contact us. If you have anything to add about the benefits of lockout tagout software, please leave a comment.