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Lockout/Tagout Interactive Training Program. OSHA eTool. Interactive tool to provide the user with an in-depth understanding of the LOTO standard, with three components: Tutorial, Hot Topics, and Case Studies.
Construction. OSHA eTool. Helps workers identify and control the hazards, including electrical hazards, that commonly cause the most serious construction injuries.
Electrical Incidents. Landing page for Electrical Incidents subpage of the Construction eTool, which identifies electrical hazards and recommends preventive measures.
Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution. OSHA eTool, (2010, January). Assists workers in identifying and controlling workplace hazards.

Related Topics

Concrete and Concrete Products - Manufacturing and Construction

Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Industry

Electrical

Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills

• Lockout/Tagout [212 KB PDF^*, 2 pages]. OSHA Fact Sheet, (2002). A Spanish version [49 KB PDF^*, 1 page] is also available.
  
  
• Control of Hazardous Energy - Lockout/Tagout [174 KB PDF^*, 45 pages]. OSHA Publication 3120, (Revised 2002). This booklet presents OSHA's general requirements for controlling hazardous energy during service or maintenance of machines or equipment. It is not intended to replace or to supplement OSHA standards regarding the control of hazardous energy.
  
  
• Small Business Handbook. OSHA Publication 2209-02R, (2005). Also available as a 260 KB PDF, 56 pages. Handbook is provided to owners, proprietors and managers of small businesses to assure the safety and health of workers.
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• Workplace Solutions: Using Lockout and Tagout Procedures to Prevent Injury and Death during Machine Maintenance [593 KB PDF, 4 pages]. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2011-156, (2011, April). Document/tip sheet highlighting best practices for employers, workers, and manufacturers to follow during machine maintenance.
  
  
• Control of Hazardous Energy Sources - Self-Inspection Checklist - Schools. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 2004-101, (2003, October). This self-inspection checklist covers regulations issued by OSHA as a general industry standard under 29 CFR 1910.147.
  
  
• Preventing Worker Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of Electrical, Mechanical, and Other Types of Hazardous Energy. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 99-110, (1999, August). NIOSH Alert that provides assistance in preventing the death or injury of workers exposed to the unexpected or uncontrolled release of hazardous energy.
  
  
• Guidelines for Controlling Hazardous Energy During Maintenance and Servicing [Lockout/Tagout]. US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publication No. 83-125, (1983, September). NIOSH Guidelines that outline methods for protecting workers from injuries caused by the release of hazardous energy.
  
  
• Lockout/Tagout. National Ag Safety Database (NASD) Research Publications-11, (2002, April). Also available as a 49 KB PDF, 2 pages.

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^*These files are provided for downloading.