What is the role of lockout tagout?

Industry development has brought countless things to mankind. However, in the production process, it is not so smooth. If you are not careful, accidents can happen at any time. Some accidents are hard to avoid, and some accidents can be avoided. The lockout tagout solves the safety problems caused by the misoperation of the energy source. Next, let us introduce what is the function of the lockout tagout.

Here is the content list:

• Isolate dangerous energy

• With warning function

• Management function

• Applicable fields of lockout hasps

Isolate dangerous energy

Lockout tagout kits are a tool to ensure production safety. It can be used alone or with other safety accessories such as lockout hasps and lockout tagout tags to isolate energy and prevent other workers from operating errors. Ordinary locks cannot be used alone. It can be seen that the use range of lockout tagout kits is very wide.

With warning function

The lockout tagout does not have the anti-theft function but has the warning function. When someone uses lockout tagout devices, it is to warn others that the equipment here may be dangerous, and it is forbidden to operate or approach them.

Management function

The lockout tagout device also has management functions. A lockout tagout device can be equipped with multiple keys. Because of the different functions and permissions, it can form a key management system for a lockout tagout device. Manage lockout tagout devices more scientifically to prevent accidents. Due to the management function of lockout tagout, a padlock can be equipped with multiple keys. These keys are divided into multiple types due to different functions and permissions. Usually, these keys constitute a key management system for lockout tagout. The lockout tagout and lockout tagout cannot be mutually opened, but there is a master key that can open all the security padlocks of the group lock boxes, and a higher-level master key can be designated to open all the padlocks of the group lock boxes. A spare key control procedure should be established. In principle, spare keys can only be used when unlocking abnormally. At any other time, no one except the custodian of spare keys can access spare keys. It is strictly forbidden to prepare spare keys privately.

Applicable fields of lockout hasps

Lockout hasps can be used to ensure safety in various situations where electrical switches, valve switches, equipment maintenance, and operating parts are not allowed to be used. To adapt to more scenarios, we have developed security lockout hasps with a variety of materials and functions.

Before production, it is necessary to stipulate the management requirements of lockout tagout and related audit, training, and communication. The lockout tagout is suitable for production where hazardous energy and material accidental release may occur and need to be controlled.

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