A powerful lockout/tagout program will allow you to increase productivity while reducing the risk of accidents. What distinguishes a successful program? A clear methodology built on structured foundations and solid expertise. In other words, when setting up a lockout/tagout program, an organized and proven approach makes the difference. Most suppliers sell lockout/tagout equipment. […]
John is production director of a department in a manufacturing factory. When there is a padlock to be made on machinery, he notices that employees often look for equipment, padlocks and/or accessories they have to go to different places to find everything you need to padlock. In addition, he notes that employees do not know […]
Peter is an EHS manager at a manufacturing plant. Following several incidents and a workplace accident where a team member lost a finger due to a lockout failure, he must now reassess the company’s lockout program. Lacking sufficient internal resources, he decides to hire an external firm to help him create a phased plan with […]
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The lockout program: Your tool to comply with legislation and protect your employees Occupational health and safety laws all have a common objective: protecting the worker. A lockout program helps achieve this objective by clearly stating the steps to follow. Here’s how. Workers’ responsibility In Quebec, workers and employers share the responsibility for health and […]
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Finding a system to organize your lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures isn’t difficult, but it does require some planning before getting started. There are a few key decisions to make before you even begin writing. The most important part is deciding whether you’ll use a single-file-based system (like Word or Excel) or a database system via software. […]
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Votre programme de cadenassage fait-il le travail ? You have a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program—but is it complete?Each part of a LOTO program is essential to ensure the safety of your team and compliance with regulations. Why? Because all the components are interconnected. If one pillar of the program fails, it jeopardizes employee safety—and puts you at […]
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