AllTradesJournal

Lockout/tagout

3 articles

Worker in safety gear meticulously applying a lockout tag to a large industrial machine's control panel on a factory floor.
Safety

What Are Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Machinery Maintenance?

In the majority of fatal industrial incidents reviewed, lockout procedures were not even attempted, directly contributing to worker deaths.

Ben Foster·July 12, 2026
Worker applying a Lockout/Tagout tag to industrial machinery, emphasizing safety procedures in a factory setting.
Safety

What are Lockout/Tagout Procedures and Why Do They Matter?

In over half of fatal industrial accidents—at least 58.

Ben Foster·June 3, 2026
A skilled tradesperson meticulously applying a lockout tag to industrial machinery, emphasizing the critical nature of lockout/tagout procedures in preventing accidents.
Safety

How to Implement Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Workplace Safety

Every year, an estimated 50,000 workplace injuries are prevented solely by adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.

Ben Foster·April 30, 2026