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Lockout/Tagout Safety
What Supervisors Need to Know
This safety resource tool is a quick guide to lockout/tagout (LOTO) best practices.
It can be used to foster a secure work environment and give employees the knowledge and tools
necessary to navigate and mitigate potential hazards associated with lockout.
Please take the time to observe lockout activities, to identify potential hazards that can lead to
worker injury and harm. Ensure lockout practices are being followed by workers.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Ensure all authorized and/or affected workers have
received LOTO training.
Ensure that all required lockout devices are in good
repair and available for workers.
Ensure LOTO points remain easily identifiable and
clear of obstructions.
Ensure all LOTO tags are legible and contain
required information.
LOTO program/process is up to date and available
for workers.
Ensure that workers are following the lockout
program and procedures.
