Lockout Tagout procedure Safety in the workplace is priceless. In occupations where heavy electrical installations and machinery are handled on a daily basis, an accident or incident can quickly occur. Such an accident often has serious consequences for the employee and the company itself. It is therefore very important to make the workplace as safe as possible. This can be done in very many cases with Lockout Tagout safety procedures. Workers performing maintenance or repairs on electrical machines are generally at high risk. During a normal inspection, they may come into contact with high voltage, moving components or even hazardous substances. To prevent possible incidents, certain procedures should be followed. Through Lockout Tagout, also known as LOTO, this is more than possible. Performing Lockout TagoutThe use of Lockout Tagout is part of a safety procedure and is specifically designed to protect employees from the unexpected release of energy while maintenance or repair work is being carried out. Lockout Tagout safety procedures involve the use of safety padlocks, mechanical interlocks, electrical interlocks and safety tags.By using Lockout Tagout procedures from Brady or Masterlock, you reduce the risk of workplace accidents. By doing so, you lock the energy source and prevent its unexpected release. In addition to a good prevention against such industrial accidents, Lockout Tagout can save time when maintaining and cleaning your machinery.

Loto legislation Due to safety and health concerns, minimum requirements for workers have been set by the EU that work equipment must comply with. These measures (European directive 89/655/EEC) must ensure that machinery used in the company is safe for workers and cannot endanger health in the process. This includes Lockout Tagout. The US OSHA regulation "hazardous energy under control" (LOTO) stipulates that it is required that employers establish a programme and use procedures for fitting appropriate locking and marking devices to isolation switches and otherwise disabling machinery or equipment to prevent the unexpected switching on, starting or release of stored energy to prevent injury to employees. Lockout Tagout is therefore indispensable within an organisation where a lot of hazardous machinery and equipment is worked with. Lockout Tagout toolbox trainingSafe working with Lockout Tagout is not simply placing a padlock or a safety tag. Lockout Tagout is a planned safety procedure that involves a lot. Employees need to be trained for this to properly handle LOTO and any critical situations when they arise. As a reliable Lockout Tagout specialist, Nedelko offers what is known as toolbox training. During this training, work situations that directly affect the health and personal safety of employees are discussed. It also explains the various Lockout Tagout products and any issues that need to be taken into account so that machines and electrical installations can be secured before proceeding with maintenance. Working with Lockout Tagout yourselfSta you are about to start a Lockout Tagout procedure, want more information about an LOTO toolbox training, or need advice, we would be happy to come and see you. Our experienced specialists know which LOTO product you can deploy best and most effectively. Even if you are already using our products, we will be happy to see how you can improve them. Lockout Tagout products from Nedelko are quickly available, robust, easy to use and effective!