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Lockout/Tagout and Beyond: Controlling Hazardous Energy in the Workplace

Jul 17, 2026

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In This Episode

Fran Sehn, Principal Consultant at FxS Risk and Safety Consulting, shares why effective lockout/tagout programs rely on collaboration with the people who use the equipment every day — and how the ANSI/ASSP Z244 standard helps guide the process. He discusses the OSHA 1910.147 requirements for lockout/tagout, alternative methods included in Z244 and how safety professionals can find the best solutions for hazardous energy sources on their jobsites.

 

Key Takeaways


  • OSHA 1910.147 sets regulatory requirements for the control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout).
  • ANSI/ASSP Z244 offers comprehensive guidance for controlling hazardous energy through lockout/tagout and alternative methods. 
  • EHS professionals should consult with their teams, including those who use equipment and machinery to determine the best methods for controlling hazardous energy sources. 
  • EHS professionals need to understand the hazardous energy sources present on their jobsites to determine the best solutions for protecting 


About the Guest

Fran Sehn

 

Fran Sehn, MSA, CSP, ARM, is principal consultant for FxS Risk and Safety Consulting. Prior to establishing this consultancy, he was a vice president of risk control for Willis for more than 20 years. At Willis, Sehn provided comprehensive consulting services for global and U.S. organizations.

 



 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Standards-Icon-w-Square OSHA 1910.147Standards-Icon-w-Square ANSI/ASSP Z244Standards-Icon-w-Square Z244 Technical Brief

 

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