General Industry & Manufacturing

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Ultimate Guide: The 7 Steps to Compliance

Maintenance workers applying red locks and warning tags to an electrical disconnect with a LOTO compliance binder and tablet visible on a factory floor

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is the cornerstone of controlling hazardous energy during servicing and maintenance. This guide breaks down the 7 essential steps to achieve OSHA-compliant LOTO programs across manufacturing, construction, warehouses, and offices using practical procedures, checklists, training templates, and enforcement-aware…