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Omron expands safety offering with visual lockout/tagout and arc flash labeling services

By Kelsey Zebrowski | September 10, 2020

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In response to a growing need for manufacturers to ensure compliance and protect operators from hazards on the plant floor, automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas has incorporated assessment and labeling services focused on best practices for lockout/tagout and arc flash avoidance into its safety offering.

Industry-leading automation solutions and safety services provider Omron Automation Americas has partnered with Brady Corporation to add dedicated service offerings for lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and arc flash risk mitigation to further help manufacturers maintain compliance and protect their employees. These new services are part of Omron’s commitment to providing holistic management for safe manufacturing facilities in various industries.

Lockout/tagout problems are consistently among the top five violations for regulatory agencies in the Americas. When a company’s employees need to perform maintenance, repairs or adjustments (including line changeovers), it’s essential to have measures in place to keep them safe from hazardous machine motion by isolating and dissipating the machines’ energy sources. In tandem with Brady’s world-class field engineers, Omron’s safety experts work with manufacturers to create clear, complete and easily accessible lockout/tagout instructions with visual elements to protect operators and help avoid citation.

Arc flashes can be a significant safety risk on the manufacturing floor. Although usually associated with high voltages, the causes and mitigation methods can be complex so manufacturers are required to conduct risk assessment for their specific situation. In partnership with Brady’s electrical engineers, Omron can provide full risk assessments and recommendations to help employees stay safe while working on energized panels.

In addition to these two new services, Omron offers a variety of expert-led training classes with a focus on safety, including TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Technician and Engineer certifications and skill building programs on general machine safety. For safety solution evaluation and implementation, Omron’s experts perform risk assessments on thousands of machines per year and assist with safety system retrofits and the safeguarding of simple and complex machinery.

For more information and to learn more about Omron’s safety services, visit the dedicated solution page at automation.omron.com.

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