A Food and Beverage Manufacturer was cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for non-compliance with 1910.147 – The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). The citation was due to insufficient training and missing critical elements in their lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. The manufacturer needed to update and manage 300 machine-specific procedures to meet OSHA requirements. In addition to creating standardized procedures that all employees could follow consistently, they sought a solution to control access for multiple users. With limited resources and a tight deadline to comply with OSHA’s mandate, they faced a significant challenge.

Brady recommended its Visual Lockout Procedure Writing Service combined with LINK360, a procedure management software. Brady’s engineers conducted a comprehensive review of the manufacturer’s existing procedures and developed new visual lockout/tagout procedures through the LINK360 software. The system allowed for easy standardization and management of machine safety information, helping employees access consistent procedures across all equipment. Brady also introduced color-coded energy source tags, aligning the energy sources displayed on the lockout procedures for clarity. The manufacturer’s team was supported throughout the implementation, with Brady Field Service Engineers providing training and resources to sustain the program in-house.

Brady’s safety experts developed a custom training program, conducting multiple in-person sessions for both classroom and on-the-floor applications. All 300 procedures were successfully integrated into LINK360, ensuring the manufacturer’s lockout/tagout program remained up-to-date and compliant with OSHA 1910.147. The entire implementation was completed within eight weeks, allowing the manufacturer to meet OSHA’s deadline and avoid substantial fines.

Compliance Achieved with OSHA Standards: By implementing Brady’s Visual Lockout Procedure Writing Service and LINK360 software, the manufacturer successfully updated 300 machine-specific LOTO procedures, achieving compliance with OSHA 1910.147 and avoiding potential fines.

Streamlined and Consistent Safety Procedures: The LINK360 software provided standardized, accessible lockout/tagout procedures across all equipment, ensuring consistent safety practices and simplifying access control for multiple users.

Effective Training and Sustainability: Brady’s custom training program equipped the manufacturer’s team to sustain the LOTO program independently, with in-person sessions that covered both classroom and hands-on applications, supporting long-term safety compliance.