Health and Safety (HSE)

October 06, 2020 2 Min Read

LOTO is a very serious safety practice for every organization that aims to provide protection to its employees. It is designed to help improve safety in a facility. When implemented correctly, it can help to dramatically reduce the risks associated with maintenance and servicing of the machinery or equipment. Equipment and machinery identified for LOTO […]

March 10, 2020 2 Min Read

Do you know the OSHA Lockout Tagout violation is currently the number one most cited violation in the US manufacturing industry? Despite advancements, LOTO-related hazards persist on our production floors, causing undesired incidents during equipment maintenance. Let’s dissect and understand the main drivers: The Awareness Conundrum: Bridging the Gap The cornerstone of an effective LOTO […]

June 06, 2023 2 Min Read

We take ample of decisions almost every day, some decisions are personal and affect us directly, whereas some includes the surrounding we are living in. Taking the right decision is imperative in all life situations, especially at work; because now it isn’t about your personal loss or gain. In fact, the decisions you make or the […]

October 10, 2023 2 Min Read

The industrial landscape, with its intricate machinery, equipment, and systems, operates in a rhythmic symphony, seamlessly transitioning through various activity stages. The efficiency and safety of these operations largely hinge upon recognizing and adeptly managing the three pivotal modes that characterize the activity cycle of any organization: production, standby, and shutdown. Each mode serves as […]

September 12, 2023 2 Min Read

Standards, protocols and regulations in every development, keeps the whole system in position. And therefore, these standards must be given priority especially when they are life saving instructions to the organizations. Here we talk about two such important standards where one is a regulatory body, approved by the government; whereas the other is a consensus […]

March 02, 2021 2 Min Read

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced its preliminary Top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety standards for fiscal year 2020. In an exclusive webinar with Safety + Health magazine, Patrick Kapust, deputy director of OSHA’s Directorate of Enforcement Programs, presented the preliminary data, and Kevin Druley, Safety + Health associate editor, moderated […]

April 12, 2022 2 Min Read

When energy isolation by Lockout Tagout is to be performed on any point on energized conductor or circuit part, we need to evaluate the shock risk and accordingly determine the effective protection. We are thankful to Mr. Bhabani Mishra, a seasoned EHS Professional from Dalmia Group for sharing this article on ARC FLASH HAZARD. Shock […]

December 06, 2022 2 Min Read

In the vast expanse of the industrial world, equipment and machinery stand as testament to human innovation and engineering prowess. However, they also come with their own set of challenges and hazards. Recognizing the intricate stages in the life cycle of these machines is paramount to ensuring safety and efficiency in an industrial setting. This […]

September 06, 2022 2 Min Read

In the intricate world of machinery maintenance and servicing, understanding when to utilize the Lockout Tagout (LOTO) procedure can make the difference between a safe operation and a catastrophic event. The nuanced distinction between minor and major activities plays a crucial role in deciding the implementation of this procedure. This article dives deep into distinguishing […]