Article Document Academic Article Information Content Entity Continuant Continuant Journal Article Entity Entity Generically Dependent Continuant 2025-05-09T09:53:42 RDF description of Findings from the National Machine Guarding Program: a small business intervention: lockout/tagout - http://repository.healthpartners.com/individual/document-rn8 Workplace Prevention 10.1097/JOM.0000000000000594 Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2022-02-21T22:48:57.408-06:00 document-rn8 15037 Injuries <p>OBJECTIVE: Failure to implement lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures adversely affects the rate of work-related fatalities and serious traumatic injury and is one of the most frequently cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. This study assesses the impact of a nationwide intervention to improve LOTO in small metal fabrication businesses. METHODS: Insurance safety consultants conducted a standardized and validated evaluation of LOTO programs and procedures. Businesses received a baseline evaluation, two intervention visits, and a 12-month follow-up evaluation. RESULTS: The intervention was completed by 160 businesses. The mean LOTO procedure score improved from 8% to 33% (P < 0.0001), the mean program score went from 55% to 76% (P < 0.0001), and the presence of lockable disconnects went from 88% to 92% (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS: This nationwide intervention showed substantial improvements in LOTO. It provides a framework for assessing and improving LOTO.<p> 58 public 1 24654 Findings from the National Machine Guarding Program: a small business intervention: lockout/tagout Safety Occupational Health