Looking for industrial lockout equipment, such as lockout padlocks? Look no further than LockShop Direct.
We supply LOTO padlocks from leading manufacturers, including Abus and ASEC, and strive to provide the most competitive prices possible – ensuring our customers receive maximum value for money.
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What are LOTO padlocks?
Lockout tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used industrially to ensure that dangerous machines are turned off properly. It’s also considered to be a safe method of working on hazardous equipment and is mandatory in some countries.
Workers must announce shut off before identifying the energy source(s) and isolating them. Once they have done that, they need to lock and tag the energy sources (such as circuit breakers or valves) using a lockout tagout padlock. Using one of these safety padlocks for the isolation point is an essential part of any safety protocol; it alerts others not to de-isolate the device, which prevents accidental start-ups while a worker is still in contact with the machinery.
LOTO padlocks don’t just protect equipment in hazardous environments; they protect employees and maintenance workers, too. They are a critical part of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety protocols in industrial environments.
These padlocks feature a key-retaining cylinder, ensuring the key cannot be removed until the shackle is closed. This provides an essential extra layer of safety by preventing the lock from being accidentally left in an open position during critical maintenance.
You’ll notice that they come in an assortment of different colours, e.g. red, yellow, blue, green, etc. This makes them more visible from a distance, acting as a safety measure in areas where inspection and maintenance work may be undertaken on a piece of machinery.
Explore LOTO padlocks at LockShop Direct
As a leading supplier of lockout tagout padlocks, we are confident that we can help you to identify the very best safety padlock for your needs.
Why not get in touch and discuss your requirements with the team today? We will be more than happy to answer your questions and share our expertise – plus we can advise you on the most suitable padlock for your LOTO application and budget.
Feel free to call 0330 174 0851 between 8.30am and 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, or drop us an email at info@lockshopdirect.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.