About this episode

Fran Sehn discusses the importance of collaboration in effective lockout/tagout programs and the guidance provided by ANSI/ASSP Z244 and OSHA standards.

Knowing the standard isn’t the same as knowing the machine. In our latest episode, Fran Sehn shares why effective lockout/tagout programs rely on collaboration with the people who use the equipment every day — and how the ANSI/ASSP Z244 standard helps guide the process. He discusses the OSHA 1910.147 requirements for lockout/tagout, alternative methods included in Z244 and how safety professionals can find the best solutions for hazardous energy sources on their jobsites.

People in this episode

Guest: Fran Sehn

Topics covered

• lockout/tagout
• hazardous energy
• workplace safety
• collaboration
• OSHA standards
• ANSI standards

Keywords

• lockout/tagout
• hazardous energy
• OSHA
• ANSI
• safety programs
• workplace safety
• Z244
• 1910.147

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ANSI/ASSP, OSHA, Z244, 1910.147

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