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Learn more at Top Risks in Food Manufacturing & Root Cause Analysis | WSPS
10
,
TOP 10
Root Causes of Inadequate
LOCKOUT TAG OUT
in the Food Manufacturing Industry
BY THE INDUSTRY, FOR THE INDUSTRY
A food manufacturing industry workshop of workers, supervisors,
and employers, facilitated by WSPS, identified the top 10 primary
causes of inadequate lockout tag out.
Leadership
commitment
1
Lack of
procedures
(program)
2
Inadequate
training
3
Low risk
perception/
acceptance of risk
4
Rushing
Procedures
not followed
Inadequate monitoring
and enforcement
Inadequate LOTO
devices
5
6 7
Inadequate
procedure
Inadequate metrics
(production rate,
downtime, financial growth)
9 10
Lockout point
not accessible
8
810-BOS-01-IMOT | SEPT 2023
For more information contact Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
wsps.ca 1 877 494 WSPS (9777)
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