The consequences of lockouts remain one of OSHA’s most-cited safety failures and the consequences can be felt immediately and are at times irreversible.
David Trask examines how rapid tech shifts, labor shortages and outdated infrastructure are reshaping the work of today’s facility managers.



GE's AF-600 F11 Redundant Drive for fan and pump applications where a full- or reduced-voltage bypass cannot be used because an adjustable-speed drive is always required. Delivers the features of variable-speed drives without the downtime or expense of changing out drives manually. Can overcome line-start failure due to air- or fluid-pressure limitations with the flip of a switch on the Redundant Drive in variable-speed mode.