According to the U.S. Department of Labor, compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. Lockout/tagout procedures safeguard employees from unexpected startup of machinery, or the release of hazardous energy during maintenance.To assure the correct application of lockout/tagout practices, IDEAL now offers a comprehensive, easy to administer training program complete with a 10-minute video, an OSHA Standard compliance manual, reference cards, an instructor's guide, and an employee quiz.At the heart of the program is the "Real, Real Life Lockout/Tagout Training" video. Entertaining as well as educational, it visually conveys the critical importance of lockout/tagout in the workplace, demonstrating the steps to properly apply and remove lockout/tagout devices, and how to maintain safety during shift changes. The video is suitable for new hires and for employee-refresher training.The manual greatly assists facility managers in complying with federal lockout/tagout regulations by using understandable, everyday language in place of government jargon. It thoroughly reviews the OSHA standard and outlines the type of information required for employee training. Importantly, it also provides a step-by-step program to help develop a lockout/tagout compliance program.
