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## [OSHA Requirements for Lockout Tagout](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/osha-requirements-for-lockout-tagout)

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 Topics: [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Lockout Tagout](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/lockout-tagout), [LOTO](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/loto)

Understanding Lockout Tagout (1910.147 & 1910.333) and what it means for your company: What is Lockout Tagout (LOTO)? Lockout refers to the use of a device such as a lock to prevent a machine or equipment from being operated during service, repair or maintenance by isolating the energy. Tagout ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/osha-requirements-for-lockout-tagout)

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## [Lockout Tagout Shortcuts are Dumb...here's why: Bacon's Safety Tip](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/lockout-tagout-remember-these-stats-when-you-want-to-take-a-shortcut)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bacon%20Safety%20Tips/Featured%20Imgs/Bacon_Safety_Tips_F1_LOTO_tb.png?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/lockout-tagout-remember-these-stats-when-you-want-to-take-a-shortcut)

 Topics: [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Bacon's Safety Tips](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/bacons-safety-tips), [Lockout Tagout](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/lockout-tagout)

Don’t let Lockout Tagout “shortcuts” make you pay the ultimate price! Did you know that Lockout Tagout (LOTO) citations by OSHA is the #1 cited regulation for manufacturers? Plus, taking shortcuts when it comes to LOTO is just plain dumb. Play it safe and avoid being a statistic! Check out the ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/lockout-tagout-remember-these-stats-when-you-want-to-take-a-shortcut)

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## [Eyewash Station Basics: Saving Sight on Site](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/eyewash-station-basics)

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 Topics: [Wound Care](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/wound-care), [First Aid](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/first-aid), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Eye Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/eye-safety)

First Rule of Eye Wash: Don’t rely on dump bottles! Sure, they have their place in facility safety. If you get a little dust in the eye or something blows in on the wind, a dump bottle (personal eyewash) comes in handy. That’s not the best choice when it comes to comprehensive eye safety. When you ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/eyewash-station-basics)

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## [Respirator Safety Basics: What the heck is a fit test?](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

[![](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/hs-fs/hubfs/respirator_industrial.jpg?width=488) ](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

 Topics: [Respirator Fit Tests](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-fit-tests), [PPE](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/ppe), [Facility Safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/facility-safety), [Respirator safety](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-safety), [Respirator Health](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respirator-health), [Respiratory](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/topic/respiratory)

If you work in areas where you could possibly breathe in particulates, vapors or fibers, you probably already know that wearing respirators is crucial to your health and safety. You don’t want to breathe in harmful materials, so you wear your mask. But did you know that regular fit testing is the ... [Read More](https://hub.quadcitysafety.com/facility/blog/fit-testing-respirator-safety-basics)

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