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Here is a look at OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance activity in 2016 (October 2015 – September 2016). As you can see, OSHA did 1,780 LOTO inspections (↓) and issued 3,235 citations (↑) for a total of $16,611,253 in fines (↑). 2015 numbers were 1,796 LOTO inpsections; 3,139 citations; and $9,013,808.
This is the SETTLED amount and NOT the initial citations. Here...
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emphasis added by me and professionally speaking, this LOI is just “crazy talk” and why OSHA LOTO minimums should be viewed as just that… the ABSOLUTE MINIMUM! In this LOI, OSHA has established that using a “zip-tie” in the manner in which you would apply a lockout lock to an electrical disconnect would meet the “tag-plus” requirement under a “tag-out”...
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The methodology is used to identify and assess critical tasks. Its implementation involves five (5) phases.
Identify Critical Tasks Performed
Analyze each Critical Task to the Appropriate Level of Detail
Qualitatively Assess Risks Associated with Critical Tasks
Identify Risk Control Strategies
Incorporate the Results of Applying the Methodology into the Safety Case
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Industrial
Union Pacific railroad worker killed by train near Wallula (worker, 54, was killed by a train at 5:30 a.m. along the railroad track – no other details)
CRUSHED Worker killed in apparent accident at Manning Supply (worker, 57, was crushed and killed while handling large panel doors on the company’s lot -several workers were transferring building materials, including the doors,...
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If you’ve ever driven on an industrial plant site you most likely have noticed the speed limits on these sites is rather low, say 10 mph. However, some sites we have visited we have seen speed limits up in the 20 mph range. Now if there is no critical infrastructure in the area, we just look the other way and keep our mouths shut. But if we see speed limits over 10 mph...
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With last weeks tragic accident in my old stomping grounds of DeRidder, LA I am reminded of OSHA’s laguage in 1910.252. I know of no other standard that has such “matter of fact” style language. In the standard, OSHA uses the phrase “absolutely certain” in regards to ensuring the “container” is gas/vapor free. In fact the standard goes as far as...
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