Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protects workers by keeping equipment off
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protects workers by keeping equipment off and still. Injuries, amputations, and even deaths occur when machine parts or equipment suddenly turns on or releases stored energy during maintenance. Lockout/Tagout covers the procedures, equipment, and training necessary to allow workers to safely maintain or repair machines and equipment.
Before you can create a plan to protect workers you need to do an inventory to identify the hazardous energies in your machinery and equipment. Start by creating a list of machinery and equipment and document all the potential energy sources. We have provided sample procedure that you can use to document your energy control requirements available under the resources tab. Lock out/tag out is not limited to only electrical equipment. Other common forms of energy are pressurized water, steam, heat, hydraulic equipment like forklifts, etc.
Energy sources can include:
-Electrical
-Mechanical (moving parts like springs or wheels)
-Hydraulic (pressurized liquid , usually oil)
-Pneumatic (pressurized gas, usually air or nitrogen)
-Chemicals and chemical reactions
-Thermal (usually steam)
-Gravity (usually suspended heavy objects)
It is common for machines to have more than one energy source. Just because you turned off the electrical power does not mean that it cannot move. Lockout/Tagout does not apply to work on cord and plug connected electric equipment when: (a) Unexpected energizationor startup of the equipment is controlled by unplugging the equipment from the energy source; and (b) The plug is under the exclusive control of the employee performing the servicing or maintenance.
Lita Lock, a China based manufacturer, since 2017, active in manufacturing safety padlocks, electrical lockout, valve lockout, lockout station, tags and other lockout & tagout for global partners.
To help customers compliance with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.147, Lita Lock does not only offer design, production and final assembly, but also a complete lockout & tagout solution for various industries.
Lita Lock pursues the competitiveness on creative, quality control, technology and sustainable development. As the founder of Lita Lock, Iris Chen says: “Many things have changed, but one thing that has not—our original intention to start businesses: keeping workers safe.” Together, we make work environments safer.
Sales Manager: Iris Chen
Email: iris@litalock.com
Whatsapp: + 86 13165872593
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