@article{ref1,
title="Findings from the National Machine Guarding Program: a small business intervention: lockout/tagout",
journal="Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine",
year="2016",
author="Parker, David L. and Yamin, Samuel C. and Xi, Min and Brosseau, Lisa M. and Gordon, Robert and Most, Ivan G. and Stanley, Rodney",
volume="58",
number="1",
pages="61-68",
abstract="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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: This nationwide intervention showed substantial improvements in LOTO. It provides a framework for assessing and improving LOTO.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1076-2752",
doi="10.1097/JOM.0000000000000594",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000000594"
}