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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