Expert analysis on lockout tagout compliance, OSHA enforcement trends, and practical guidance for EHS and operations professionals.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4) requires written, machine-specific LOTO procedures for every piece of equipment that can release hazardous energy. Generic facility-wide procedures do not satisfy the standard. Learn the six required elements, when exceptions apply, and why this is the most cited LOTO deficiency.
When multiple workers service the same equipment, OSHA requires group lockout tagout procedures under 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3). Learn about primary authorized employee requirements, personal lock rules, shift change protocols, and the compliance failures inspectors find most often.
OSHA requires lockout tagout training for three distinct employee categories under 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7). Training deficiencies are among the most common LOTO citations. Here is what the standard requires, when retraining is triggered, and how to document it properly.
Analysis of 834 OSHA inspections citing 29 CFR 1910.147 from September 2025 through February 2026. The data reveals 1,545 violations, $8.7 million in penalties, and a clear pattern of where facilities are failing on lockout tagout compliance.
OSHA applies 29 CFR 1910.147 to robotic cells, cobots, and automated systems just like any other equipment. Learn what compliance looks like for robotics, why standard LOTO procedures often fall short, and how to close the gaps before an inspection.
Recent OSHA enforcement actions totaling more than $1.5 million in proposed penalties expose critical lockout tagout failures in food manufacturing. Learn what triggered these fines and how to protect your facility.
OSHA requires annual periodic inspections of every energy control procedure under 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6). Here is what the standard requires, who can perform the inspection, and how to document it properly.
Lockout/tagout ranks among OSHA's top five most-cited standards every year. These are the seven specific violations that appear most frequently in enforcement actions and how to avoid them.