Lockout Tagout - Mechanical & Electrical Risk Control

Lockout Tagout – Mechanical & Electrical Risk Control

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are essential for preventing the unexpected release of hazardous energy during maintenance, servicing, or repair of equipment. Mechanical and electrical lockout devices physically isolate energy sources to keep personnel safe.

Lockout Tagout Risk Categories

Mechanical Risk Lockout

Mechanical lockout devices prevent the transmission or release of stored or kinetic energy that could cause movement or pressure release.

Prevents unexpected movement of machinery
Controls stored energy such as springs, gravity, or pressure
Physically blocks valves, handles, or actuators

Electrical Risk Lockout

Electrical lockout devices physically prevent electrical circuits from being energised during work activities.

Isolates live electrical supplies
Prevents accidental re-energisation
Ensures safe working on panels, machines, and equipment

Mechanical Lockout Solutions

Valve Lockouts

Designed to isolate non-electrical energy sources such as gas, liquid, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems.

Ball valve lockouts
Gate valve lockouts
Butterfly valve lockouts
Gas cylinder valve lockouts

Pneumatic & Pressure Lockouts

Pneumatic plug lockouts prevent compressed air or pressure release during maintenance activities.

Blocks air line connections
Prevents reconnection under pressure
Ideal for factory and industrial environments

Electrical Lockout Solutions

Circuit Breakers, Switches & Plugs

Electrical lockouts secure isolation points to ensure circuits remain in a safe OFF position.

Circuit breaker lockout devices
Electrical switch lockouts
Plug and socket lockouts

Why Lockout Tagout Is Critical

Prevents accidental start-up
Reduces risk of serious injury or fatality
Complies with health and safety regulations
Provides clear visual confirmation of isolation

Lockout Tagout - Mechanical & Electrical Risk Control