AllTradesJournal

Lockout Tagout

3 articles

Worker meticulously applying an OSHA Lockout/Tagout tag to industrial machinery, symbolizing critical safety procedures in action.
Safety

OSHA Lockout Tagout: Bridging the Gap to Workplace Safety

In at least 58.8% of reviewed fatal workplace incidents, critical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures were not even attempted, despite clear OSHA guidelines. This widespread disregard for establis

Ben Foster·May 14, 2026
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 worker in safety gear meticulously applying a lockout tag to industrial machinery on a factory floor, emphasizing the critical nature of LOTO procedures for worker protection.
Safety

How Lockout Tagout Procedures Ensure Worker Safety

The OSHA 1910.147 standard for Lockout/Tagout procedures prevents an estimated 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities annually, according to BradyID . This standard safeguards workers from hazardous energ

Ben Foster·May 4, 2026