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The Definition of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Lockout Tagout is ‍a safety procedure for de-energizing and securing equipment during maintenance to prevent accidental startup.

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Definition of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

‍A safety procedure for de-energizing and securing equipment during maintenance to prevent accidental startup.

Example of Lockout/Tagout

‍A technician locks out a conveyor belt's power source before performing repairs.

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The Definition of Grinding Wheel Safety

Grinding wheel safety is the practice of inspecting, mounting, guarding and using abrasive wheels correctly to prevent wheel breakage, kickback, eye injuries and fires, as required by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.215.

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The Definition of Right to Know

Right to know is the principle that workers, and in some cases communities, are entitled to information about the hazardous chemicals and exposures they face, mainly through OSHA's Hazard Communication standard.

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The Definition of HAZWOPER

HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) is the OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1910.120, that sets training, medical surveillance and safety requirements for hazardous waste cleanup and emergency response work.

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The Definition of Fire Watch

Fire Watch is a trained person assigned to look for fire and raise the alarm during and after hot work, or while sprinklers, alarms or other fire protection systems are out of service.

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The Definition of Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL)

An occupational exposure limit (OEL) is the maximum airborne concentration of a chemical or level of a physical agent a worker can be exposed to without expected harm.

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The Definition of Yellow Hard Hat

A yellow hard hat is commonly worn by general laborers and equipment operators on many job sites, though hard hat color codes vary by employer.

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