the importance of lock out tags in industrial safety protocols
Release time:2025-12-03 02:18:53
Lockout tags, a fundamental component of the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety system, are critical tools for ensuring the safety of workers in industries where machines or equipment need to be serviced or maintained. These safety devices prevent unintended machine startups or the release of hazardous energy during maintenance or repair work. The concept of lockout and tagout is designed to protect workers from accidents that could arise from a failure to control hazardous energy sources while performing maintenance tasks.
What Are Lock Out Tags?
Lockout tags are typically attached to energy-isolating devices, such as switches, valves, or electrical panel locks, during maintenance work to alert workers that equipment is being serviced and should not be operated. These tags are often paired with a lock that physically prevents a machine or system from being energized until the lock and tag are removed by the authorized personnel who applied them.
A lockout tag usually includes the following elements：
Identification of the worker： The name or ID of the person performing the maintenance or repair work.
