LOTO padlocks operation process for locking and labeling

LOTO, spelling Lockout-Tagout, refers to a method by isolation, locking certain hazardous energy sources to meet the OSHA standard method to prevent personal injury. Device repair tone than inspection locked before power cleaning equipment, marked by the ongoing repair work cannot be listed when locked and do the above work after the trial. Although LOTO padlocks are well-known, the plant EHS is an important part of security, it is necessary to review and timely reminder. Let's review it again.

Here is the content list：

• LOTO concept

• LOTO development

• LOTO locked safe operating procedures.

• After the repair work is completed, remove LOTO padlocks

• LOTO kinds of products

LOTO concept

• Spelling Lockout-Tagout, refers to isolation, locking certain hazardous energy sources, to prevent, in line with OSHA standard method of personal injury. Locking means that employees add tools such as lockout padlocks to machines or instruments with energy so that they cannot be activated casually. Listing refers to hanging a card printed with dangerous images or characters next to a machine or instrument with energy when the machine or instrument cannot or is not suitable for the "locking" method, to remind employees of the existing dangers. The purpose of locking and labeling is to protect employees from the energy stored in the machine. Applicable to all employees, who need to contact or work near machines or equipment with or storing energy.

LOTO development

• Around 2008, imported brands LOTO padlocks first in Europe and other foreign industrial customers began to use. Subsequently, LOTO padlocks started in the petroleum and petrochemical industries, also achieved remarkable results in safety management.

LOTO locked safe operating procedures.

• The first step is to prepare for the shutdown. Step 2: Tell all affected employees that you are ready to stop work. The third step is to shut down the machinery and equipment (using the conventional shutdown procedure). The fourth step is to lock the equipment. Turn off the main power supply and isolate the equipment. Step 5: Lock and tag. The sixth step is to release the stored energy. Seventhly, verify that the power supply is turned off.

After the repair work is completed, remove LOTO padlocks

• The first step is to take away the maintenance tools and replace them with protective devices. Second, check whether all the personnel is beside the machine. Step 3: Remove the shutdown and labeling equipment. The fourth step is to inform the relevant personnel. The fifth step is to restore the equipment's energy.

LOTO kinds of products

1．LOTO padlocks

(1) Materials: lock plastic, metal + plastic shackle lock body, lock aluminum.

(2) Color: various colors.

(3) Specifications: a variety of specifications can be combined.

(4) Cylinder: Keyed Differ (independent), Keyed Alike (flush lock), Master & Differ (director lock).

(5) LOTO padlocks use case.

(5.1) Of the lettering identifying the thousands.

(5.2) In different sectors: the competent body color-coded key + lock management.

2. Various types of valves.

3. Various types of gates.

4. Lock station.

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