AllTradesJournal

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Split image contrasting old industrial machinery with a modern robotic arm, with a warning symbol indicating a safety protocol gap.
Safety

How Do Lockout Tagout Procedures Work for Modern Trades?

Despite its critical role in preventing workplace injuries, OSHA's Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) standard, unchanged since 1989, explicitly excludes modern control circuit devices.

Ben Foster·May 10, 2026
A factory worker meticulously applying a lockout tagout device to a complex industrial machine, ensuring safety amidst a busy production environment.
Safety

What are lockout tagout procedures?

In a review of fatal industrial incidents, lockout procedures were not even attempted in nearly 60% of cases, according to pubmed .

Ben Foster·April 25, 2026
Technician safely performing machine maintenance in a 2026 workshop using lockout tagout procedures and clear safety protocols.
Safety

How Do Electrical Safety Protocols and Lockout Tagout Procedures Work in 2026?

Every year, the proper application of electrical safety protocols and lockout tagout procedures prevents an estimated 120 fatalities in workplaces across the United States.

Ben Foster·April 10, 2026
A safety technician carefully applying a red lockout device and tag to an industrial machine's energy isolation point on a factory floor, demonstrating critical LOTO procedures.
Safety

How to Implement Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures: A Complete Guide

Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety procedure designed to prevent workplace injuries from unexpected energization of machinery. This guide provides a complete, step-by-step approach to implementing effective LOTO protocols.

Ben Foster·March 30, 2026