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Lockout, tagout is used to refer to a safety procedure in which dangerous equipment or machinery is shut down completely and properly to ensure that it isn’t started up again during servicing or maintenance and repair work. The kind of hazardous energy we refer to in lockout tagout are energy sources ranging from electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical, hydraulic energy and even neutralizing extreme temperatures. The unexpected start up and release of stored energy during maintenance of these machinery could be very ghastly and fatal.
The terms lockout and tagout are used simultaneously. They are not interchangeable. “Lockout” is used when an energy source is isolated from the machinery that uses it. This employs the use of a variety of lockout padlocks and devices. “Tagout” refers to the process of attaching a label or tag to the machinery or energy source after lockout. This gives workers the information that the system poses a danger. Some examples of tags used are:
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration developed a standard for lockout tagout to protect workers who were at risk while maintaining workplace equipment.
The LOTO program is one of the best known and important safety practices in the workplace. Ignoring lockout tagout procedures is a clear violation of The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety guidelines. There are also many other importance of LOTO.
LOTO procedures must adhere to the following fundamental rules:
Lockout tagout procedures form a part of a larger collection of essential safety procedures that involve the control of hazardous energy. As your workplace grows and acquires more assets, you should continually modify, review and improve safety procedure programs.
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