Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) devices are essential tools in industrial safety, designed to protect workers from accidental injury during the maintenance or repair of machinery and equipment. These devices are part of a larger safety protocol known as the Lock Out Tag Out program, which ensures that machinery is fully isolated from its power source while workers perform their duties. By preventing the accidental release of hazardous energy, LOTO devices are crucial in reducing workplace injuries, improving safety, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The Basics of Lock Out Tag Out Devices At the core of the LOTO procedure are two types of devices： lockout devices and tagout devices. Lockout devices are physical locks that are applied to energy-isolating devices, such as electrical disconnects, circuit breakers, valves, or switches. These locks prevent the machinery from being powered up or activated. On the other hand, tagout devices are used in conjunction with lockout devices. These are typically brightly coloured tags that are affixed to energy-isolating devices, warning others not to operate the machinery while maintenance is taking place.