AllTradesJournal

Preventable Accidents

2 articles

Worker in safety gear meticulously applying a lockout tag to a large industrial machine's control panel on a factory floor.
Safety

What Are Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Machinery Maintenance?

In the majority of fatal industrial incidents reviewed, lockout procedures were not even attempted, directly contributing to worker deaths.

Ben Foster·July 12, 2026
Worker meticulously applying an OSHA Lockout/Tagout tag to industrial machinery, symbolizing critical safety procedures in action.
Safety

OSHA Lockout Tagout: Bridging the Gap to Workplace Safety

In at least 58.8% of reviewed fatal workplace incidents, critical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures were not even attempted, despite clear OSHA guidelines. This widespread disregard for establis

Ben Foster·May 14, 2026