Safety Consultants USA, Inc.

From all of us at Safety Consultants USA, we wish all our clients, their teams, partners, and colleagues a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving holiday! We are grateful for each and every one of you. #gratitude

A common misconception is that LOTO protocols are only for large industrial equipment, but they apply to a wide range of machinery for the operator's safety of any size business. Proper training and awareness are crucial for all employees involved.

Here's some encouraging news from the U.S. Department of Labor and OSHA. According to their recent survey, the rate of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023 fell to its lowest since 2003. Private industry non-fatal injuries and illnesses decreased by 8.4 percent from 2022. In fiscal year 2024, federal OSHA investigated 826 worker deaths, an 11 percent reduction from 928 in the previous year. Excluding COVID-related deaths, this is the lowest number of worker fatalities OSHA has been mandated to investigate since FY 2017. Read more now. https://ow.ly/m97j50U6Wmk

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OSHA’s standards for machine guarding are designed to protect operators and others from hazards like rotating parts, flying chips, and sparks.

Are you or do you know someone who takes pride in their ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to complex problems? We have an opportunity to join our team and write safety programs to ensure workers are kept safe and out of harm’s way. Please take a look at the experience and qualifications we are seeking. Let us know if you're interested, or please share with others if you know someone who may be a good fit. Thank you! https://ow.ly/LboK50U6b86

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Hazardous energy in occupational safety and health is any source of energy, including electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, hydraulic, and pneumatic sources of energy.

Reminder: Safety is an everyday priority! Proper LOTO procedures are an OSHA-required safety measure for facility owners and managers. Our safety advisors and consultants work directly with maintenance personnel and machine operators to document every energy source, isolation point, and verification step, ensuring OSHA compliance and practical usability. Read more, and then let us know your questions or how we can help. https://lnkd.in/egDDYGgw

According to OSHA, effective LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures help prevent an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year.