The Lock Box Blog

Our comprehensive guides offer in-depth insights, practical tips, and expert advice to ensure workplace safety and compliance.

Top Safety Moment / Toolbox Talk Topics for the Construction Industry

Top Safety Moment / Toolbox Talk Topics for the Construction Industry

Boost construction safety! Discover essential toolbox talk topics like fall protection, LOTO, PPE & vehicle safety. Get practical delivery tips for your crew.

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Top 5 Safety Certifications for Europe (NEBOSH, IOSH, ASA)

Top 5 Safety Certifications for Europe (NEBOSH, IOSH, ASA)

Table of Contents Introduction Why Invest in Safety Certifications? 1. NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) 2. IOSH Managing Safely® 3. Swiss Specialist for Occupational Safety and Health Protection (ASA Specialist)...

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How to Land Your First Safety Job With No Experience: 5 Strategies

How to Land Your First Safety Job With No Experience: 5 Strategies

Get your first safety job with no experience! Learn 5 key strategies using internships, certifications, volunteering & transferable skills.

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Best Digital Validation Software for Pharma: Kneat vs ValGenesis

Best Digital Validation Software for Pharma: Kneat vs ValGenesis

Table of Contents Paperless Validation in Pharma: Kneat vs. ValGenesis The Problem with Paper: Why Change Was Needed Digital Solutions: Introducing Kneat Gx and ValGenesis VLMS Kneat Gx ValGenesis VLMS...

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OSHA & ANSI Safety Shower Standards: A Clear Guide

OSHA & ANSI Safety Shower Standards: A Clear Guide

In any workplace where hazardous substances are handled, the risk of accidental exposure is a serious concern. Immediate decontamination can be the critical factor in preventing severe injury. This guide...

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Common Validation Testing Errors (IQ, OQ, PQ) and How to Prevent Them

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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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