Understanding Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Safety Procedures

Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used to ensure that dangerous equipment is properly shut off and not able to be started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or repair work. The procedure involves placing a lock on the equipment's power source, and then tagging the lock with the name of the person who placed it. This prevents anyone else from accidentally starting the equipment up while it is being worked on. LOTO is an important safety procedure because it can help to prev