Development and Implementation of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Procedures
LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) is a system of safety procedures based on physically isolating machine energy sources and clearly tagging them for the duration of service work. We design and implement it comprehensively in your facility.
Why choose us?
Who is this service for?
Manufacturing and industrial plants
Companies with machinery requiring regular service, maintenance and repairs, where safe isolation of energy sources is essential.
Maintenance teams
Maintenance crews, mechanics and electricians working directly on machines and installations under voltage or pressure.
Employers and OHS departments
Those responsible for worker safety and for the plant’s compliance with regulations and good practice in protection against hazardous energy.
What does LOTO implementation include?
Risk assessment (zero audit)
We identify the hazards related to bodily contact with dangerous energy sources.
Identification of energy sources
We map electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and thermal energy.
Identification of tasks
We analyse routine and non-routine activities performed on and around the machines.
Workstation instructions
We create clear lockout and tagging procedures for specific machines.
Selection of locks and padlocks
We help select physical locks, padlocks and hardware for your machinery.
Employee training
We train authorised personnel and support staff so that LOTO standards last.
How does the process work?
01. Risk assessment (zero audit)
Zero audit at the client’s site and assessment of the risk of contact with hazardous energy.
02. Identification of energy and tasks
We map energy sources and routine and non-routine activities at the machines.
03. Control measures and LOTO procedures
Lockout/tagout instructions and selection of padlocks and locks for specific machines.
04. Implementation, training and review
Implementation, employee training and review of the effectiveness of safeguards.
What LOTO analysis and implementation covers
Identification of hazardous energy
For each piece of equipment we identify all hazardous energies – active and stored – that may occur during routine and non-routine work. These typically include:
- Mechanical hazards
- Electrical hazards
- Control systems and safety circuits
- Thermal and radiation hazards
- Chemical hazards
- Pneumatic and hydraulic hazards
- Combination of hazards or others
Tasks and control measures
We identify all activities performed on and around the equipment:
- Routine tasks and actions
- Non-routine tasks and actions – including activities during emergencies, breaks, etc.
- Any foreseeable “unwanted” bodily contact with hazardous energy
For each identified hazard we select appropriate control measures:
- Fixed guards
- Movable guards with locks
- Protection using video cameras or light curtains
- Functional safety
- Lockout and tagging, including LOTO
Examples of LOTO safeguards
Depending on the machinery, we select among others:
- Safety padlocks
- Valve locks
- Electrical switch locks
- Electrical plug locks
- Operator control panel button locks (emergency stop mushrooms)
- Locks for electrical disconnect switches type BM
- Wall switch locks
- Locks for pneumatic installations
- Locks for gas cylinders
- Universal lockout
- Link locks
- Group LOTO locks
- Shackles and multilockout hasps
What do you gain?
Compliance and safety
You eliminate the risk of accidental machine start-up during service and meet OHS requirements.
Fewer downtimes and accidents
Clear lockout procedures shorten service work and reduce near-miss events.
Tailor-made procedures
Instructions matched to the specific machines and energy sources in your facility.
Implement the LOTO procedure in your facility
Tell us which machines you want to secure – we will carry out a risk assessment, prepare LOTO documentation and train your employees.
