Guide to a Safe Lockout/Tagout
The following seven steps provide a guide to assist you in carrying out a safe LOTO.
The following seven steps provide a guide to assist you in carrying out a safe LOTO.
When maintaining or repairing HVAC equipment, professionals must lockout or tagout the machine to prevent it from turning on. Use these LOTO procedures to stay safe on the job.
Effective LOTO procedures, at their core, remove energy from equipment completely so that there’s no chance of any machinery moving or becoming active while the work is in progress.
The LO/TO process is designed to save lives. The construction industry is full of potentially hazardous equipment that can break down over time. Construction professionals should use this system every time a...