Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) is a key workplace safety procedure that prevents machinery from starting unexpectedly during maintenance, repair, or servicing. Proper LOTO practices help workers identify hazardous energy sources, such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic energy, and ensure they are safely isolated before work begins.
Key LOTO Safety Practices:
✅ Identify all hazardous energy sources.
✅ Shut down equipment and isolate energy supplies.
✅ Apply appropriate locks and warning tags.
✅ Release or control stored energy.
✅ Verify that the equipment is safely isolated before starting work.
Following proper LOTO procedures helps prevent serious injuries, protects workers, reduces equipment damage, and supports compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Control Hazardous Energy. Prevent Accidents. Protect Lives.