Lockout tagout accidents are a real threat to employees at any business which has a lockout tagout risk. The only way an employer can help protect employees from danger is through thorough and accurate lockout tagout procedures. These procedures must be maintained and regularly updated based upon the changes on the work site or the changes to the laws as determined in Standard 1910.147, which OSHA implemented to govern lockout tagout procedures.

The fines associated with a lockout tagout issue are quite steep due to the serious nature of lockout tagout errors. The potential risk to employees is also quite serious. Lockout tagout injuries can result in critical injuries or death. It is for this reason that many businesses turn to lockout tagout experts to manage their lockout tagout needs, including updating and ensuring the accuracy of their procedures.

Beyond simply creating and maintaining centralized procedures, a third party lockout tagout monitoring company can also ensure that these procedures are printed up and posted where appropriate. The procedures themselves do little if the staff is not properly made aware of them. The printing of the procedures is also more complicated than many business owners first realize, there are specific rules regarding the size, colors, and information included in lockout tagout procedure posted notifications.

If you have any questions about lockout tagout monitoring, and why a third party might be a good option for you, please contact us. And if you have anything to add about the many benefits of third party lockout tagout monitoring, please leave a comment.