Materials and Hardware
Employers must provide protective materials and hardware required for LOTO procedures.
They must provide locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware for isolating, securing or blocking machines or equipment from their energy sources.
As mentioned in Module 1, lockout/tagout devices hold energy-isolation devices in a safe or "off" position. To the right are a few examples of locks and tags used to lockout or tagout main disconnects, line valves, and circuit breakers.
Hardware Requirements
There are specific requirements for LOTO devices to make sure they fulfill the purpose for which they are used. They must ensure authorized employees are safe from injury while working on equipment and machinery.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-1. Lockout/tagout devices hold _____ in a safe or "off" position.
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