This Day In Safety History
We look back through history to find the most interesting stories from the past related to safety.
September 1, 1989
OSHA Issues Lockout/Tagout of Hazardous Energy Sources Standard
A lockout/tagout of hazardous energy sources standard was issued to protect 39 million workers from unexpected energization or start up of machines or equipment, aimed at preventing 120 deaths and 50,000 injuries each year.
OSHA provides the following simple lockout procedure to assist employers in developing their procedures so they meet the requirements of standard 1910.147:
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