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Safeopedia Explains Lockout Tagout (LOTO)
Safeopedia Explains Lockout Tagout (LOTO) LOTO procedures must be put in place at the workplace level – that is, all employees must be trained to use the exact same set of LOTO procedures. These procedures usually include the use of both locks and tags; however, if it is not possible to app...Read more -
Lockout/Tagout Basics
Lockout/Tagout Basics LOTO procedures must adhere to the following basic rules: Develop a single, standardized LOTO program that all employees are trained to follow. Make use of locks to prevent access to (or activation of) energized equipment. The use of tags is only acceptable if the tagout pro...Read more -
10 key steps for lockout/tagout procedures
10 key steps for lockout/tagout procedures Lockout/tagout procedures involve several steps, and it’s important to complete them in the correct order. This helps ensure the safety of everyone involved. While the details of each step may vary for each company or type of equipment or machine,...Read more -
Completing the Lockout/Tagout
Completing the Lockout/Tagout Before affected employees can reenter the area, the authorized person must: Make sure tools, spare parts, and debris are removed Make sure parts, especially safety parts are correctly reinstalled Remove locks and tags from energy isolation points Re-energize equipmen...Read more -
Lockout/Tagout is Part of an Energy Control Program
Lockout/Tagout is Part of an Energy Control Program Every workplace should have an energy control program in place, with LOTO safety being one part of that program. An energy control program includes established procedures for using locks and tags; the locks and tags themselves; training workers ...Read more -
The Purpose of Lockout/Tagout and LOTO Safety
The Purpose of Lockout/Tagout and LOTO Safety When machines or equipment are being prepared for service or maintenance, they often contain some form of “hazardous energy” that can cause harm to people in the area. Without the use of proper LOTO safety procedures, the serviced equipment can unexpe...Read more -
Results: Quickly and easily use Lockout/Tagout
Challenge: Optimise workplace safety Workplace safety is of major importance to many businesses. Sending all employees home at the end of every shift is perhaps the most humane and efficient action any employer can take to really value their people and the work they do. One of the solutions the l...Read more -
LOTO Safety: 7 Steps of lockout tagout
LOTO Safety: 7 Steps of lockout tagout Once equipment with hazardous energy sources are properly identified and maintenance procedures are documented, the following general steps should be accomplished before servicing activities are carried out: Prepare for shutdown Notify all affected employees...Read more -
What is Lockout Tagout? The Importance of LOTO Safety
What is Lockout Tagout? The Importance of LOTO Safety As industrial processes evolved, advancement in machineries started to require more specialized maintenance procedures. More serious incidents occurred that involved highly technological equipment at the time causing problems for LOTO Safety....Read more -
A LOTO Program Protects Workers From Hazardous Energy Releases
A LOTO Program Protects Workers From Hazardous Energy Releases When dangerous machines are not properly shut off, they can be started up again before maintenance or servicing work is completed. The unexpected startup or release of stored energy can result in serious worker injury or fatality. LO...Read more -
6 Key Elements to a Successful Lockout Tagout Program
6 Key Elements to a Successful Lockout Tagout Program Year after year, lockout tagout compliance continues to appear on OSHA’s Top 10 Cited Standards list. The majority of those citations are due to a lack of proper lockout procedures, program documentation, periodic inspections or other procedu...Read more -
Seven Basic Steps for Lock-out Tag-out
Seven Basic Steps for Lock-out Tag-out Think, plan and check. If you are in charge, think through the entire procedure. Identify all parts of any systems that need to be shut down. Determine what switches, equipment and people will be involved. Carefully plan how restarting will take place. Commu...Read more
