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June 11, 2026
Writing Machine-Specific Energy Control Procedures That Pass an Audit
Most LOTO procedures fail twelve months after they are written. The control of hazardous energy standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year[1], y...
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June 4, 2026
Confined Space Entry and Lockout Tagout: How the Two Permits Work Together
A confined space entry permit and a lockout tagout procedure are two halves of the same hazard control. Most sites run them as separate w...
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May 28, 2026
Lockout Tagout Requirements: A Side-by-Side of OSHA 1910.147 and the EU Framework
Control of hazardous energy is a fixture on OSHA's Top 10 most cited standards list, ranking number five in FY2024[1], with 2,177 violati...
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May 21, 2026
ATEX Zones and Lockout Tagout: Choosing Compliant Devices for Explosive Atmospheres
ATEX compliance lives or dies at the isolation point. EU Directive 1999/92/EC puts equipment selection on the operator, not the manufactu...
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May 17, 2026
Lockout Tagout Removal: Procedures, Verification, and the Emergency Exception
A lockout tagout procedure has three operational moments where it can fail. Application, where the wrong device or the wrong sequence mis...
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April 7, 2026
LOTO for Contractors: Multi-Employer Lockout Tagout Guide
When contractors arrive on your site to service equipment, the lockout/tagout responsibilities multiply. Both the host employer and the c...
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March 31, 2026
Group Lockout Tagout: Managing Multi-Person LOTO Safely
When a planned shutdown involves multiple trades working on interconnected systems, Lockout/Tagout complexity increases dramatically. Gro...
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March 24, 2026
LOTO for Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems: A Practical Guide
Electrical energy gets most of the attention in Lockout/Tagout training, but hydraulic and pneumatic systems present some of the most dan...
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March 17, 2026
How to Conduct a LOTO Periodic Inspection (Annual Audit Checklist)
Every year, OSHA requires employers to inspect each of their energy control procedures at least once. Yet periodic inspections remain one...
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March 9, 2026
Zentri LOTO Software: Fast ROI and Full Compliance for Industry
In any high-stakes industrial environment, from pharmaceuticals to manufacturing, the effective management of hazardous energy is not ...
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March 4, 2026
VelocityEHS Alternatives 2026: Best Lockout Tagout Software Compared
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) violations remain a fixture on OSHA's annual top 10 most cited standards—and have been for over 15 years. For org...
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February 25, 2026
Intelex Alternatives 2026: Best Lockout Tagout Software
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) consistently ranks among OSHA's top 10 most cited violations, with penalties exceeding $140,000 per incident. As ...
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