Lockout/Tagout Safety Remember to Lockout and Tagout Lockout/tagout safety protects employees from the unexpected startup, energization, or release of stored energy from machinery and equipment during servicing and maintenance. Employees who operate, clean, service, adjust, or repair equipment must understand when lockout/tagout (LOTO) applies and follow established energy-control procedures every time. Failure to...

Workplace Electrical Safety Electrical hazards are present in many workplaces and can result in electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, explosions, and serious secondary injuries. Employees who work with or around electrical equipment must recognize these hazards and follow established electrical safe-work practices at all times. Electrical incidents can occur when workers contact...

Shop Safety Checklist Shop safety begins with maintaining a clean, organized workplace, keeping equipment in safe operating condition, and ensuring that only trained and authorized employees use shop machinery. A routine checklist can help identify hazards before they result in an injury. Guide for Discussion Access and Equipment Security Only trained and authorized...

Changing Crops During Drought Drought conditions can require agricultural operations to change crops, irrigation systems, equipment, chemicals, work practices, and harvesting methods. Whenever crops or agricultural processes change, employers should evaluate the new or modified hazards before work begins and update safe work procedures and employee training accordingly. Evaluate Changes Before Work...

Machine Guard Safety Machine guard safety protects workers from moving parts, points of operation, and other machine hazards that can cause crushing, cutting, entanglement, amputation, or other serious injuries. If any machine part, function, or process can injure an employee, it must be properly safeguarded. Before Operating a Machine Before beginning work, inspect...

Basic Machine Safety Machines make work faster and more efficient, but their power can also cause serious cuts, crushing injuries, amputations, entanglement, and even death. Employees who operate or work around machinery must understand the machine’s hazards, use required guards, and follow established safe operating procedures. Know the Machine’s Danger Zones Most machinery...

Lockout/Blockout Safety Lockout/blockout safety protects workers from the unexpected startup, movement, or release of hazardous energy from machinery and equipment during cleaning, servicing, adjustment, maintenance, or repair. Before beginning work, identify every energy source and make sure the equipment cannot move, operate, or release stored energy while anyone is exposed to...

Don’t Get Caught in the Crush Crushing and caught-between injuries occur when a worker or part of the worker’s body is caught, squeezed, pinned, or compressed between objects. These incidents can occur suddenly and often result in severe injuries, including fractures, amputations, permanent disability, or death. Crush hazards are common around mobile...

Contractor Safety Contractors often perform specialized work alongside company employees and other contractors. Without proper coordination, these activities can introduce hazards that affect everyone at the worksite. Effective contractor safety requires prequalification, clear responsibilities, hazard communication, training, coordination, and ongoing monitoring throughout the project. Contractor Prequalification Before selecting a contractor, evaluate the contractor's...

Lockout/Tagout - Remember to Lockout & Tagout Lockout/tagout (LOTO) protects employees from the unexpected startup of machinery or equipment and the unexpected release of hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance. Failure to properly control hazardous energy can result in electrocution, crushing, burns, amputations, or death. Turning a machine off with its normal...