Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety is an essential practice in industrial settings, designed to protect workers from hazardous energy sources during maintenance, repair, or servicing of machinery and equipment. The importance of LOTO safety cannot be overstated as it directly impacts worker safety, reduces accidents, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. In this article, we will delve into what LOTO safety is, how it works, and why it is crucial in maintaining a safe work environment.

Understanding LOTO Safety Lockout/Tagout is a system that involves isolating and securing dangerous energy sources, preventing machinery from being accidentally turned on or activated while it is being serviced. The LOTO process includes two main components： “Lockout” and “Tagout.” Lockout refers to the physical locking of energy-isolating devices, such as power switches or valves, using padlocks to ensure that the equipment cannot be energized. Tagout involves placing warning tags on energy-isolating devices to indicate that maintenance work is being performed and to warn others not to operate the equipment.