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.
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- 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
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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.
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