The Lock Box Blog
Our comprehensive guides offer in-depth insights, practical tips, and expert advice to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
Common Validation Testing Errors (IQ, OQ, PQ) and How to Prevent Them
Table of Contents: Understanding IQ, OQ, and PQ Common Installation Qualification (IQ) Errors and Prevention Common Operational Qualification (OQ) Errors and Prevention Common Performance Qualification (PQ) Errors and Prevention Cross-Cutting...
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Improving Lockout Tagout: Visual Management for LOTO
Enhance Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety with visuals. Our guide shows how color-coding, signage, and more make procedures clear, intuitive, and compliant.
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Using Root Cause Analysis for LOTO Incidents
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are critical for protecting workers from hazardous energy releases during maintenance and servicing of equipment. When a LOTO incident (or near miss) occurs, it's not enough to...
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Complex Lockout Tagout: Group Lockouts and Shift Changes
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a critical safety procedure that protects workers from hazardous energy release during maintenance and servicing of machinery. While standard LOTO is straightforward, industrial environments often involve multiple...
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8 Key Mistakes in Lockout Tagout
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are essential for worker safety in any industrial setting where hazardous energy sources exist. When done correctly, LOTO prevents the unexpected release of energy during maintenance, servicing,...
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The 6 (and More) Steps of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Master Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety! Our detailed guide covers the 6 crucial steps of LOTO procedures, ensuring workplace safety during maintenance
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LOTO for Pneumatic Systems: Unique Challenges and Best Practices
Table of Contents Why Pneumatic LOTO is Often Overlooked Unique Challenges of Pneumatic LOTO Best Practices for Pneumatic LOTO Real-World Example: LOTO on a Pneumatic Press The Importance of High-Quality...
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How 5S can Improve your Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Program
Improve LOTO efficiency & safety! Use the 5S methodology to organize your lockout/tagout equipment, procedures, and documentation.
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Best Locations for Safety Showers: Avoid Common Installation Mistakes
Table of Contents Introduction Why Safety Shower Placement Matters Key Factors in Choosing the Right Location 1. Accessibility 2. Visibility 3. Proximity to Hazardous Zones 4. Water Supply and Drainage...
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Enhancing Safety Showers: Essential Accessories for Workplace Safety
Safety Shower Accessories and Enhancements: Going Beyond the Basics Table of Contents Introduction The Role of Safety Showers in Workplace Safety Essential Safety Shower Accessories 1. Eye Wash Stations 2....
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Types of Safety Showers: Choosing the Best for Your Workplace
Table of Contents Introduction to Safety Showers Types of Safety Showers Plumbed Safety Showers Portable Safety Showers Wall-Mounted Safety Showers How to Choose the Right Safety Shower Regulations and Compliance...
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Why Commissioning and Qualification Fails: Most Common Mistakes
Why Commissioning and Qualification Fails: Learning from the Most Common Mistakes Detailed analysis of the key factors that contribute to failed CQV projects, including inadequate risk assessment, failure to involve...
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