Lockout/Tagout in Practice: Avoiding Pitfalls & Staying Compliant

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What Is This Lockout/Tagout Webinar About?

Lockout/Tagout, covered under OSHA’s Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147), is one of OSHA’s most frequently cited standards year after year. Most facilities have a written policy and a lock board, but gaps often remain in equipment-specific procedures, energy source identification, periodic inspections, and how the program is actually followed on the floor.

In this on-demand session, CMI walks through where LOTO programs break down and what OSHA expects to see during an inspection. Watch the full recording, download the slides, and use our free self-review checklist to evaluate your own program.

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Take the Next Step: LOTO Program Self-Review Checklist

Watching the webinar is the first step. Applying it to your own program is where the value shows up.

Our free two-page Lockout/Tagout Program Self-Review Checklist turns this session into a practical tool for your facility. It walks you through the core elements of an energy control program: your written program, equipment-specific procedures, lockout devices and hardware, periodic inspections, and employee training.

Use it to spot gaps, flag what needs attention, and prioritize corrective actions before an OSHA inspector finds them first. No cost, no strings.

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What This Session Covers

This session walks through the elements of an effective energy control program and the failures that show up most often in the field.

Why Lockout/Tagout continues to rank among OSHA’s most frequently cited standards.
What OSHA requires in an equipment-specific energy control procedure.
How to identify all energy sources, including stored and residual energy.
The six-step lockout sequence and the steps most often skipped.
Group lockout and shift change requirements.
When the minor servicing exemption applies, and when it does not.
Periodic inspection and training requirements.
How to identify and prioritize corrective actions.

Why LOTO Compliance Matters in 2026

Lockout/Tagout continues to rank among OSHA’s most frequently cited standards.
OSHA estimates compliance with 1910.147 prevents about 50,000 injuries and 120 deaths each year.
A general, facility-wide policy does not meet the equipment-specific procedure requirement.
Periodic inspections must be performed and certified at least annually.
New or modified equipment often goes into service without an updated procedure.
Missing training or inspection records often turn into multiple citations at once.

Michael Schneider, CSP

Director of Health & Safety Services

Meet Your Presenter

Michael Schneider, CSP, is Director of Health & Safety Services at CMI. He specializes in designing practical health and safety management programs and streamlining OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping, helping organizations reduce recordable incidents, navigate complex compliance requirements, and build safety-first cultures.

In this session, Mike shares practical guidance on OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout requirements, the program gaps he sees most often in the field, and how to prioritize fixes before they become citations.

Questions? Contact mschneider@complianceplace.com

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