The purpose of the Lockout-Tagout system and how Century Graphics can help

Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) or 'lock and tag' is a safety procedure which is used in oil & gas industry settings to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance or service work. It requires that hazardous power sources be "isolated and rendered inoperative" before any repair procedure is started. 'Lock and tag' works in conjunction with a lock usually locking the device or the power source with the hasp and placing it in such a position that no hazardous power sources can be turned on. The procedure requires that a tag be affixed to the locked device indicating that it should not be turned on.

Many sites have the officially stated policy that only the person who tagged the device can untag it. This means that if a worker goes home after their shift without removing the tag from a device which is ready for service, then they will have to travel back to the site to untag it. Giving approval for the removal of a tag over the phone is prohibited. Whilst this policy might make it seem as if it is encouraging workers to take the risk of not tagging out in the first place, it is usually accompanied by a policy stating that operating on a device without tagging it out will result in instant dismissal.

Century Graphics & Sign offers OSHA safety tags, safety inspection tags, ladder and scaffold tags as well as standard lockout tags. Our lockout tags are available in .010, .040, and .080 gauge heavy duty polystyrene as well as aluminum. We offer an optional dry-erase coating for re-use. Each tag has a strong brass grommet which accepts post lock shanks. If you have questions or comments, please feel free to call us at 1-800-228-4467, or email us at sales@centurygs.com.

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