W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA

W. Jon Wallace, CSP, MBA, is a safety consultant with more than 26 years of occupational safety experience. He also is an adjunct assistant professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He can be reached at jwallace@workplacegroup.net or by phone at 919-933-5548.

Critical elements of an effective lockout/tagout program

Keep these factors in mind when developing your company’s lockout/tagout program.

On guard

When improperly guarded, machinery may result in severe worker injuries as well as in fatalities.

Watch that load!

Keep in mind these basic material handling safety practices when moving material into, around and out of your facility.