OEM Design Engineers know better than anyone how long it can take to thoroughly validate a new component or product to drive business value. When quality lacks in a product and it fails testing, nothing is more frustrating than needing to find a replacement – one that is not only responsible to both the cost…
To successfully implement a lockout/tagout program at your facility, each of the 5 elements below are needed: 1. Program: Lockout/Tagout Program Documentation To create the Lockout/Tagout program documentation, several areas need to be addressed. These topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Purpose and Scope Rules Lockout Procedures and Techniques Removal of Lockout…
Lockout/Tagout is a process to control energy hazards for preventing accidental start-up or release of stored energy during set-up, maintenance and servicing of equipment. OSHA outlines this safety method in standard 29 CFR 1910.147 (“Control of Hazardous Energy”). Lockout/Tagout is a widely accepted practice for companies in the United States. OSHA advises US companies, “Workers…