In industrial settings, electrical hazards are among the most common causes of accidents and injuries. The implementation of effective safety measures is critical to prevent these incidents, especially when workers are involved in maintenance and repair work. One of the key components of workplace safety in such environments is the use of electrical lockout tags, a tool designed to prevent accidental activation of electrical equipment during servicing. These tags, part of the broader Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety protocol, play a crucial role in protecting workers from hazardous energy.

What are Electrical Lockout Tags? Electrical lockout tags are safety labels attached to electrical equipment or energy sources to indicate that they are being serviced and should not be operated. These tags are often used in conjunction with physical locks to ensure that machines cannot be accidentally energized or restarted while workers are working on them. The tag itself includes critical information such as the name of the person responsible for the lockout, the date the lockout was applied, the reason for the lockout, and any special instructions related to the maintenance or repair work being performed.