Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Programs
Site-specific energy isolation for complex industrial environments—documented, auditable, and built to protect your team and uptime.
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Why LOTO Matters in Heavy Industry
Effective LOTO underpins safe work during industrial demolition, press line dismantling, rigging & heavy equipment removal, and project safety oversight. We produce machine-specific procedures, verify zero-energy states, and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Program Components
Development & Documentation
- Equipment inventory & energy source identification
- Machine-specific lockout procedures (MSPs) with photos
- Isolation point maps & visual signage
- Device selection (hasps, valves, breakers, lock boxes)
- Authorized/affected employee designations
Implementation & Verification
- Group LOTO for multi-trade coordination
- Release of stored energy (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic)
- Zero-energy verification with meter readings & photos
- Permit boards / lock boxes with sign-in control
- Periodic program audits and refreshers
Training & Records
- Authorized/affected employee training & re-training
- Contractor orientation aligned with site rules
- Daily LOTO logs, attendance, and toolbox talks
- Audit-ready documentation for insurers & regulators
- Integrated with JHAs & Lift Plans
Field Execution Process
1) Survey & Plan
Walk the system with maintenance/engineering, confirm isolation points, reconcile one-lines, and pre-stage devices and signage.
2) Isolate & Verify
Apply locks/tags, release stored energy, and verify zero-energy with documented readings and photos prior to intrusive work.
3) Control & Release
Maintain group control via lock boxes and sign-in boards; removal occurs only after supervisor sign-off and verification.
Integrated Safety Planning
LOTO ties into Lift Plans & Critical Lifts, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Project Management & Safety Oversight, and operational scopes like Industrial Demolition and Press Line Dismantling.
Documentation & Compliance
- MSPs with photos & isolation maps
- Zero-energy verification sheets and lockout logs
- Training records for authorized/affected personnel
- Program audits with corrective action tracking
- Integration with JHAs and work permits
- Pre-task planning/toolbox talks (daily sign-in retained)
- Photo evidence embedded where required
- Audit-ready closeout for owners and insurers
Strengthen Your LOTO Program
Pair LOTO with Lift Plans and JHAs for a fully documented, auditable safety package.