» Lockout/tagout refers to the
procedure of disabling machinery that
is undergoing repairs or maintenance.
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Products to
help implement
a sound LOTO
program
OSHA says approved lockout/
tagout devices must satisfy
certain requirements.
Durable. Devices must be
capable of withstanding workplace
conditions, maintaining
functionality and legibility.
Standardized. Devices must
be standardized according to
size, shape and color, as well as
format and print. Furthermore,
devices must be easy for
employees to understand.
Substantial. Protective materials
and hardware must be easily
recognized and large enough
to minimize the likelihood of
early or accidental removal.
Several types of LOTO devices
have applicability in a vehicle
repair environment. Quality products
are available from suppliers
including J.J. Keller, Ryder Fleet
Products and Grainger, to name
a few. LOTO devices include padlocks,
key locks, locking boxes,
hasps and tags. Some products,
like steering wheel covers, are
specifically designed for automotive
LOTO. There are also specialty
lockout products designed for
pneumatic systems, for example.
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» Lockout Station:
Lockout stations
provide a convenient
way to store lockout/
tagout devices in
one location.
Photo courtesy of Ryder Fleet Products
» Lockout Hasp:
Hasps help keep
machinery inoperative
during repairs by
facilitating lockout.
Photo courtesy of Ryder
Fleet Products
» Lockout Tags: Good
lockout tags, made
for use with padlocks,
allow for writing with
pens, pencils and
markers. Unlike tagout
devices, they do not
have to meet OSHA’s
50-lb unlockingstrength
requirement.
Photo courtesy of Ryder
Fleet Products
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