A fatal machine-cleaning incident at a New Jersey processing facility has led to more than $1.1 million in OSHA penalties for willful and repeated lockout/tagout failures. The U.S. Department of Labor ...

OSHA has proposed nearly $395,000 in penalties after citing New Horizons Baking Co. for repeat and serious workplace safety violations involving hazardous machinery and lockout/tagout failures.

In its simplest (and perhaps least effective) form, lockout/tagout (LOTO) consists of three steps: Identify the breaker (or fuse) that supplies power to your equipment. Open the breaker. Hang your ...

Thanks to advancements in technology, manufacturers are increasingly using computer-based controls in their equipment and machines. These can be programmed to lock out the machine or equipment. This ...