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"This was a great process!
I look forward to seeing tools
and resources become available
based on the work done! It was
very helpful to be able to learn
from all the participants and
their combined 100+ years
of experience."
— Lois Weeks, Aspire Food Group Canada
In October 2022, an in-depth analysis of the
industry's health and safety risks identified 60
hazardous events. The events were reviewed,
and risks ranked, based on likelihood and
severity of potential consequences, into
a list of the top 10 safety risks in the food
manufacturing industry in Ontario.
To delve deeper into the top identified risk
—inadequate lockout/tag out — a two- day
root cause analysis workshop was held in
February 2023, bringing subject matter
experts, including workers, and management,
together to share their collective insights.
It focused on understanding the underlying
causes related to risk of inadequate LOTO
and brainstorming practical and effective
solutions.
The workshop resulted in recommendations
to address the root causes, including practical
advice for employers, workers, industry
associations, and government.
WHAT IS LOCKOUT/TAG OUT?
LOTO is a way to control potentially hazardous
energy associated with machines or equipment
when performing installation, maintenance, or
repair operations, by applying locks and tags at
isolation points in accordance with established
procedures. It prevents injuries caused by
accidental or unintended start-up of machinery.
It is a legal requirement to ensure worker safety.
