LOTO procedure
The aim of the lockout / tagout or LOTO procedure is to protect the user towards unintended reconnections
and to avoid risks associated with the control of energy sources.
This involves isolating, locking and tagging the dangerous energy sources to avoid accidents / incidents
mainly derived from dangerous movements, unexpected energizations or stored energy discharges.
Appropriate devices must be used, possible residual energies must be eliminated and, finally, the absence
of energies must be verified.
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT (LOTO)
Lockout / tagout standards establish procedures to protect personnel from hazardous energy sources on
equipment during service and maintenance.
Lockout/tagout disables equipment from producing hazardous amounts of electrical energy, allowing
service and maintenance personnel to safely perform their jobs. Employees must be trained to understand
and follow the hazardous energy control procedures.
Use only lockout/tagout devices authorized for particular equipment.
Lockout / tagout devices must be durable, standardized and individual.
PPE is required according to standards while executing LOTO actions. Refer to section “Safety
instructions” for further information and recommendations.
The shutdown of the equipment must only be carried out by personnel qualified. Read these
instructions and all safety recommendations carefully. Otherwise, the equipment could get damaged, and
personnel get seriously injured.
The instructions in this manual do not replace or local or national regulations. It is the user's
responsibility to comply with all safety standards that apply at the installation site.
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