Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) equipment is a critical safety measure in industrial environments, designed to prevent accidental machine or equipment activation during maintenance or servicing. In workplaces where machines and equipment use dangerous energy sources like electricity, gas, or pressurized fluids, ensuring safety is paramount. LOTO equipment serves as a safeguard to protect maintenance workers from potentially fatal injuries caused by unexpected machinery startups.

The Basics of LOTO Equipment LOTO refers to a set of procedures used to isolate energy sources in machines and equipment before maintenance or repairs are conducted. The term “lockout” refers to the physical locking of an energy-isolating device, and “tagout” refers to the use of tags to indicate that the device is locked and cannot be operated. Together, these measures form a system that prevents the inadvertent release of hazardous energy while workers are servicing machinery. LOTO equipment typically includes： Locks： These are used to secure energy isolation devices, ensuring that the machine or equipment cannot be operated until maintenance is complete. Locks are commonly applied to circuit breakers, valve handles, or energy disconnect switches.