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Three Simple Steps to Establish a Lockout Tagout Programme

Lockout tagout is a planned safety procedure that disables the energy supply of industrial machinery and equipment whilst servicing, maintenance work or repairs are in progress. Three simple steps can be followed in order to establish a lockout tagout programme in an industrial workplace:

1. Develop a written programme: Machinery which may need to undergo maintenance or repair should be evaluated, so that the type of lockout procedure required can be determined (a professional with experience in this area will be able to assist with this). An annual review of procedures in place should also be implemented, to confirm that pre-existing procedures are up to date, and information from this should be contained within the written programme. 
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What is Lockout/Tagout?

Lockout/Tagout is a planned safety procedure that disables the energy supply of industrial machinery and equipment whilst servicing, maintenance work or repairs are in progress. The aim of this system is to effectively protect workers from the dangers created by live machinery or electricity, therefore lowering the overall level of risk when working with this equipment. (See more...)

Top Ten Tips for Lockout Tagout

Lockout Tagout is a planned safety procedure that disables the energy supply of industrial machinery and equipment whilst servicing, maintenance work or repairs are in progress. The aim of this system is to effectively protect workers from the dangers created by live machinery or electricity, therefore lowering the overall level of risk when working with this equipment. Once a Lockout/Tagout programme is established, following the tips below will aid its successful running:

Implement a training programme, to instruct all employees affected by the Lockout/Tagout procedure in the specific energy control and lockout/tagout procedures established by the company. Attendance at this training must be verified. (See more...)

How to Choose a Safety Padlock

The purchase and use of high quality safety padlocks in combination with lockout devices forms an integral part of any industrial safety programme. When an authorised employee turns a piece of industrial machinery off, whether for maintenance, repair or any other reason, a lockout device and safety padlock should be applied to ensure that no other person is able to reenergize the machine. Having such safety procedures in place protects both employees and their employers, preventing accidents in the workplace and helping employers to comply with international and local safety legislation. (See More...)

Lockout Tagout Procedure

Lockout Tagout is a planned safety procedure that disables the energy supply of industrial machinery and equipment whilst servicing, maintenance work or repairs are in progress. The aim of this system is to effectively protect workers from the dangers created by live machinery or electricity, therefore lowering the overall level of risk when working with this equipment.

The standard procedure for implementing Lockout Tagout is laid out below. All steps should be carried out either by a single authorised employee or the employer, and company regulations must be followed at all times when implementing the Lockout Tagout procedure.

Step 1: Preparation

Prepare for a shut down of energy source. Identify the type of energy used (e.g. electrical) and the potential risks, considering the type and magnitude of the energy and how it can be controlled.

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