If you are looking to create new lockout tagout policies and procedures or to update your existing plan, it is important to first review OSHA Standard 1910.147. This standard, created by OSHA, sets the minimum guidelines for lockout tagout policies to ensure employee safety. Unfortunately, if you have never looked at this standard before, it can be quite complicated and has been known to give even seasoned safety and health professionals a difficult time.

Which leaves business owners with two options: hire a third party lockout tagout specialty firm to assist in the process, which will cost a lot of money and take ownership of the maintenance out of the hands of the business, or try to do it in-house and hope for the best. For most, neither option is very desirable.

Fortunately, we have released our Factory Solutions Software. This software assists you in creating and maintaining your lockout tagout procedures, while leaving you in control of them. The program is monitored and maintained by our professional lockout tagout specialists, and ensures your procedures are in accordance with Standard 1910.147, while also monitoring them for changes in the regulations. Additionally, should something at your facility change, you can simply update your procedures on the program and make sure your facility grows in a compliant manner.

If you have any questions about establishing lockout tagout policies and procedures or about our Factory Solutions Software, please contact us. If you have anything else to add about lockout tagout policies and procedures, please leave a comment.