Lockout/Tagout Guides & OSHA Compliance Resources
These guides cover the safety side of lockout/tagout: what the law requires, how to write procedures that protect people, and where digital tools fit in. For instructions on using the Tegis Safety platform itself, head back to the Help Center.
What Is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)? Definition and Why It Matters
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is the OSHA-required practice of isolating machine energy sources before service. Learn what LOTO means, how it works, and why it saves lives.
OSHA Lockout/Tagout Requirements (29 CFR 1910.147) Explained
A plain-language breakdown of OSHA 1910.147 lockout/tagout requirements: written program, machine-specific procedures, training, annual inspections, and penalties.
How to Write a Lockout/Tagout Procedure (Step-by-Step)
Learn how to write an OSHA-compliant, machine-specific lockout/tagout procedure: identify energy sources, isolation points, shutdown steps, verification, and review.
Lockout/Tagout Annual Audit Requirements: What OSHA Expects
OSHA 1910.147 requires an annual periodic inspection of every lockout/tagout procedure. Learn who performs it, what it covers, and the certification you must keep.
The Most Common Lockout/Tagout Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
From missing machine-specific procedures to skipped verification, these are the LOTO mistakes that cause injuries and OSHA citations — and the fixes for each.
How to Maximize Safety with Lockout/Tagout Procedures
Practical ways to strengthen your lockout/tagout program: standardization, photos, QR code access at the point of work, audits, and a culture that never skips verification.
Paper vs. Digital Lockout/Tagout: The Benefits of LOTO Software
How digital lockout/tagout software improves on paper binders: always-current procedures, QR access at the machine, audit-ready records, and multi-site control.
Lockout/Tagout Compliance Checklist (Program, Procedure, Field)
A practical lockout/tagout checklist covering your energy control program, machine-specific procedures, field execution, and annual audits — mapped to OSHA 1910.147.
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