Lockout Tagout (LOTO)

Lockout Tagout refers to securing equipment, machinery or processes so that they can't become energized and become a hazard during service and repair. Check in here for everything from lockout tagout procedures to devices, regulations, and everything in between.

Latest Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Articles

Equipment & Process Safety
How VR Is Improving Lockout/Tagout Training

Using VR for LOTO training has a number of advantages. Find out how your company could benefit by training employees in a virtual environment.

By: Jack Shaw | Writer & Editor
Equipment & Process Safety
How VR Is Improving Lockout/Tagout Training

Using VR for LOTO training has a number of advantages. Find out how your company could benefit by training employees in a virtual environment.

By: Jack Shaw | Writer & Editor
Equipment & Process Safety
Beyond Locks and Tags: 5 Other Things Your Lockout/Tagout Program Needs

Having locks and tags for your energized equipment is only the first step. Find out what else your Lockout/Tagout program needs.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Equipment & Process Safety
Beyond Locks and Tags: 5 Other Things Your Lockout/Tagout Program Needs

Having locks and tags for your energized equipment is only the first step. Find out what else your Lockout/Tagout program needs.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Workplace Health and Wellness
4 Solutions to Eliminate Arc Flash Hazards in the Workplace

A reported 5-10 American workers are injured or killed every day from arc flashes and electric shock hazards, but with proper practice, policies and procedures you can save these lives.

By: Safeopedia Staff
Safety Hazards
5 Leading Electrical Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Electrical shock accounts or a high number of injuries and fatalities. Find out how to combat them on the worksite.

By: Bryan McWhorter | Lead Safety Advisor, Author, Writer, Speaker
Confined Space Safety
The Dangers of Gas in a Confined Space

Toxic and flammable gases accumulate in many confined spaces. Learn about the risks and what you can do about them.

By: Josh Thacker | Technical Sales Specialist
Confined Space Safety
7 Things to Consider Before Entering a Confined Space

A lot of planning needs to take place before anyone should enter a confined space. Before getting to work, start with these 7 considerations.

By: Chad Schmidt | Business Development Manager - Western Canada
Equipment & Process Safety
Lockout/Tagout Procedures for Chemical Plants

LOTO procedures for chemical plants are essential. Find out what your LOTO procedure needs to include.

By: Brad Hestbak
EHS Programs
Lockout / Tagout in Manufacturing: How to Design a LOTO Program That Works

With all the heavy and complex equipment involved, lockout/tagout is a critical process across manufacturing. Find out how to design a LOTO program.

By: Henry Skjerven
Construction Safety
Lockout/Tagout in Construction: What You Need to Know

Lockout procedures are critical for construction companies. Find out how to design an effective one.

By: Nikolaus Jakubinek | Health and Safety Manager
Construction Safety
Lockout/Tagout in Construction: What You Need to Know

Lockout procedures are critical for construction companies. Find out how to design an effective one.

By: Nikolaus Jakubinek | Health and Safety Manager

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