Lock-out Tag-out Try-out Expert Advice

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Whether you need guidance on setting up and implementing your own workplace Lock-out Tag-out Try-out (LOTOTO) programme, or just want to learn about the different types of dangerous energy sources in your workplace, we can help.

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Types of Energy

Dangerous energy sources can take many forms, including:

Electrical Energy

Commonly found powering nearly all workplace equipment

Hydraulic Energy

Stored within a pressurised liquid. When under pressure, the fluid can be used to move heavy objects, machinery, or equipment. Examples include automotive car lifts, forklifts, injection moulding machines, power presses, cutting equipment and pumps.

Mechanical Energy

Contained in an item under tension, for example a spring that is compressed or coiled will have stored energy which will be released in the form of movement when the spring expands. Can be found in all machinery with moving parts.

Thermal Energy

Commonly found in ovens or freezers (hot or cold)

Pneumatic Energy

Most commonly found powering machinery via compressed air or gas

Potential Energy

Found in compressed springs or suspended weights

Lock-out Tag-out Try-out Programme

A well-designed Lock-out Tag-out Try-out programme ensures all the necessary procedures are correctly written and followed.

All procedures for the control of hazardous energy including planning for preparation for shutdown, equipment isolation, lockout device application, release of stored energy and verification of energy isolation of equipment should be identified and written out.

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Isolation Guidance

Isolation involves following the correct steps to disconnect or block all energy sources to make equipment safe to work on without the risk of the machine being re-activated when it shouldn't.

Find out about the steps involved for a successful equipment isolation and re-activation once maintenance, repairs or cleaning has been completed.

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Safety Regulations

As a best practice, Lock-out Tag-out Try-out is an effective way to protect employees from an unexpected start-up of equipment. Learn about the regulations and your legal obligations as an employer.

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Our Range

We have a comprehensive range of LOTOTO product solutions to meet your business’ needs – helping you to minimise the likelihood of accidents at work and protecting your people from unexpected start-up of...

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