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What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?
LOTO is a safety procedure used to ensure machines are properly shut off and can’t be restarted until maintenance or servicing is completed.
When is LOTO required?
LOTO is required anytime someone is performing servicing or maintenance where unexpected startup or release of stored energy could cause injury. Employee safety is a huge priority.
Who is authorized to perform LOTO?
Only trained and authorized employees can apply locks and tags.
What types of energy need to be controlled?
Electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, chemical, and gravitational energy.
What is the difference between a lock and a tag?
A lock provides physical restraint, and a tag provides a warning but does not physically prevent operation.
Do contractors need to follow our LOTO program?
Yes. Host employers must coordinate LOTO responsibilities with contractors.
What should I do if I see someone bypassing LOTO?
Report it immediately through your company’s safety or ethics reporting system.
Do You Really "Make It Simple" For Us?
Yes! At ECPL, our goal is to exceed your expectations and create exactly what you need, allowing you to keep your workplace safe! We compile everything we need from the information you provide us, and we do the rest.
Can I remove someone else’s lock?
No! Only the person who applied the lock can remove it, except under a strict, documented emergency removal process.
Do I need LOTO for minor servicing?
Only if the task meets OSHA’s narrow definition of “minor servicing” and is performed with effective alternative protection.
What is stored energy, and how do I release it?
Stored energy is residual energy that remains after shutdown. It must be relieved, blocked, bled down, or otherwise neutralized before work begins.
How often do LOTO procedures need to be inspected?
At least annually, according to OSHA requirements.
What happens if LOTO procedures are not followed?
Injury, equipment damage, OSHA citations, fines, and disciplinary action.
Who Is Your Sister Company, ITS?
Interactive Training Systems (ITS) can meet any of your documentation and technical writing needs. ECPL and ITS work closely together to meet all of our customers’ needs. Any industry, any manual, any specification, allow ITS to help you take your documentation to the next level.
Can You Help Us with Our Signage?
Of course! Our goal at ECPL is to provide high quality and extremely durable industrial signage that is user friendly, completely comprehensive, and easy to understand. You can email us your files that are needed to begin development, and we will do the rest, keeping you involved every step of the way! We are more than happy to develop a completely custom sign that you have designed, and we will create a complete product. It’s that simple!
Wait – You Can Customize Any Sign?
Yes! When you partner with ECPL, we can take any design with dimensions 11″ x 17″ or smaller and create any custom sign you may need. The possibilities are endless when you use ECPL as your sign provider. Contact us today for a Free quote to see how we can create your businesses signage.