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Lockout Tagout Products
Lockout Tagout Products A number of options exist for implementing lockout tagout procedures in a facility. Some facilities choose to create their own systems using custom products and equipment. This can be effective as long as everything follows OSHA standards and other proven best practices. T...Read more -
Understanding Lockout/Tagout Programs
Understanding Lockout/Tagout Programs Understanding this type of program comes down to training employees on the correct precautions and procedures that they must take to stay safe and prevent unexpected releases of hazardous energy. Employee training for both affected employees and LOTO authoriz...Read more -
Steps to a Lockout/Tagout Procedure
Steps to a Lockout/Tagout Procedure When creating a lockout tagout procedure for a machine, it is important to include the following items. How these items are covered will vary from situation to situation, but the general concepts listed here should all be addressed in every lockout tagout proce...Read more -
Who needs LOTO Training?
Who needs LOTO Training? 1. Authorized employees: These workers are the only ones allowed by OSHA to perform LOTO. Each authorized employee must be trained in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of energy sources available in the workplace, and the metho...Read more -
About Safety Lockout/Tagout
About Safety Lockout/Tagout Safety Lockout and Tagout procedures are meant to prevent work accidents during maintenance or service work on heavy machinery. “Lockout” describes a procedure in which power switches, valves, levers, etc. are blocked from operation. During this process, sp...Read more -
What are lockout/tagout devices?
What are lockout/tagout devices? Placing a physical locking mechanism on either the electrical supply cord or the place where the machinery is plugged in is absolutely necessary when using lockout/tagout procedures. Then a tag, hence the name tagout, must be placed on or near the locking device t...Read more -
Who Requires and Enforces the use of LOTO Devices?
Who Requires and Enforces the use of LOTO Devices? In order to control hazardous energy, lockout/tagout devices are crucial—and required by OSHA standards. The most important one to be familiar with is 29 CFR 1910.147, the Control of Hazardous Energy. The key points in following this standard inc...Read more -
Types of Lockout/Tagout Devices
Types of Lockout/Tagout Devices There are numerous different kinds of lockout/tagout devices available for use. Of course, the style and type of LOTO device can vary depending on the type of work that is being done, as well as any applicable federal or state guidelines that must be followed durin...Read more -
Safety Padlocks
Aluminum Safety Padlocks Our anodized aluminum safety padlocks are an ideal choice for lockout applications because they are made of a very lightweight and non-magnetic material. The anodized lock body is the perfect surface for our custom laser engraving. You can have any individual name and/or...Read more -
What is Lockout/Tag out?
What is Lockout/Tag out? Lockout is defined in the Canadian standard CSA Z460-20 “Control of Hazardous Energy – Lockout and Other Methods” as the “placement of a lockout device on an energy-isolating device in accordance with an established procedure.” A lockout devi...Read more -
Lockout Tagout Advanced Training for All
Lockout Tagout Advanced Training for All The Lockout Tagout Advanced Training for All is designed for employers, management, affected employees and everyone else who wishes to understand all the essential elements of a complete Lockout Tagout program. This training program is built to achieve com...Read more -
Why is controlling hazardous energy sources important?
Why is controlling hazardous energy sources important? Employees servicing or maintaining machines or equipment may be exposed to serious physical harm or death if hazardous energy is not properly controlled. Craft workers, machine operators, and laborers are among the 3 million workers who servi...Read more
