Ideal Industries Presents Lockout/Tagout Video

SYCAMORE, Ill.—Ideal Industries Inc. has introduced a training program that includes a video, an OSHA Standard compliance manual, reference cards, an instructor's guide and an employee quiz.

At the heart of the program is the "Real, Real Life Lockout/Tagout Training" video, which conveys the critical importance of lockout/tagout in the workplace, demonstrates the steps to properly apply and remove lockout/tagout devices and instructs how to maintain safety during shift changes. The video is suitable for new hires and employee-refresher training.

The U.S. Dept. of Labor says compliance with the OSHA lockout/tagout standard prevents an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. Lockout/tagout procedures safeguard employees from unexpected start up of machinery or release of hazardous energy during maintenance.

For more information, visit Ideal Industries Inc. at www.idealindustries.com.