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DAE find equipment lockout procedures overly tedious?
I've been operating loaders for a while now, and the lockout tagout rules feel like a huge time sink. For example, when I need to quick check the hydraulics, I have to fully lock out the machine which takes forever. Last job, this added like an extra hour to my day just for paperwork. Safety is key, but the current system seems broken. Has anyone found a workaround that still keeps things safe? I heard some sites use electronic systems, but my company won't budge. Just needed to rant and see if others feel the same.
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jakef666mo ago
Our site manager clocked a full lockout at 47 minutes last Tuesday for a simple hydraulic peek. That time adds up fast over a week and really hurts our job flow. Moving to electronic tags would keep us safe without all the wasted paper shuffling.
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stellac976mo ago
Remember that guy in Texas who died because someone skipped lockout on a conveyor. Your extra hour is cheaper than a funeral.
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tessac256mo ago
Wait, 47 minutes for a hydraulic peek? That's insane, even for a full lockout. What on earth were they locking out, the whole county power grid? Something's way off with that procedure if it takes that long. Sounds like the process itself needs a safety check, because that kind of time makes people want to cut corners.
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