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Practical references for EHS and maintenance teams. Lockout/tagout today, more safety programs as we grow. For product instructions, visit the Help Center.
01 · Topic
3 articlesFundamentals
Start here: what LOTO is, when it applies, the six steps, and how energy control works.
02 · Topic
10 articlesOSHA & compliance
What the standard requires, what inspectors write up, and how to train, inspect, and document it.
- OSHA Lockout/Tagout Requirements (29 CFR 1910.147) Explained
- Energy Control Procedures: What OSHA 1910.147(c)(4) Requires
- Lockout/Tagout Annual Audit Requirements: What OSHA Expects
- Authorized vs. Affected Employees in Lockout/Tagout: Roles, Training, and Gray Areas
- Lockout/Tagout Training Requirements: Who Needs What, How Often, and What Records to Keep
- OSHA Lockout/Tagout Violations: The Most-Cited Failures and What They Cost
- Lockout/Tagout Compliance Checklist (Program, Procedure, Field)
- How to Build a Lockout/Tagout Program from Scratch: A Step-by-Step Plan
- Who Can Remove a Lockout Lock? Emergency Removal, Lost Keys, and the Rules
- Lockout/Tagout Toolbox Talk: 30-Minute Outline, Script, and Quiz
03 · Topic
7 articlesProcedures that work
Writing, coordinating, and hardening machine-specific procedures.
- Free Lockout/Tagout Procedure Template (Machine-Specific, OSHA-Aligned)
- How to Write a Lockout/Tagout Procedure (Step-by-Step)
- Lockout/Tagout Devices and Hardware: Locks, Tags, Hasps, and How to Choose
- Group Lockout/Tagout: Protecting Multiple Workers on One Machine
- Contractor, Temp Worker, and Shift-Change Lockout/Tagout: Keeping Protection Continuous
- The Most Common Lockout/Tagout Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)
- From Compliant to High-Performing: How to Maximize Lockout/Tagout Safety
04 · Topic
3 articlesMachines & stored energy
Energy that outlives the disconnect: stored energy, assessments, and automated equipment.
05 · Topic
5 articlesGoing digital
Moving the program from binders to the plant floor.
- Digital Lockout/Tagout Software: Benefits, Evaluation Checklist, and How to Switch
- LOTO Software vs. Excel Procedures: Benefits, Costs, and How to Switch
- Brady Link360 Alternative (2026): Tegis vs Link360, Compared Directly
- Master Lock Alternative: LOTO Software Without Connected Locks
- LOTOBuilder Alternative: LOTO Software Without Per-User Fees
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