OSHA Standard 1910.147 sets very specific guidelines surrounding “the control of hazardous energy” (or lockout tagout). However, these guidelines can be extremely difficult to comply with, initially, and can be even more difficult to maintain. This is due to the ambiguous nature of parts of the standard and the variability of the lockout tagout procedures.

In order to prevent errors, most companies hire third party lockout tagout specialists to assist in creating and monitoring their lockout tagout procedures. Here at PF Safety, we take lockout tagout very seriously, and have found the best way for us to help our clients with the many potential pitfalls with lockout tagout is with web based software specifically designed to create, track, and monitor lockout tagout procedures.

This software is fully customizable, fully scalable, and can be accessed anywhere an internet connection is available. It is available to all of our clients, and is far more cost effective than other options which require a dedicated lockout tagout person. This software also allows you to stay engaged in your lockout tagout monitoring, and will help you to learn the ins and outs of your lockout tagout procedures. By leaning about your procedure and having a somewhat engaged approach to your lockout tagout procedures, you will be better prepared should your facility ever be audited.

If you have any questions about our Factory Solutions Software, or about lockout tagout in general, please contact us. And if you have anything to add about Factory solutions Software, or about lockout tagout procedure monitoring, please leave a comment.