₹ 5,500/Piece
Lockout devices are safety tools used in the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent accidental or unauthorized operation of equipment or machinery while it is being serviced or maintained. These devices are critical for ensuring worker safety by effectively isolating and securing energy sources, such as electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, to prevent hazardous energy release during maintenance activities.
Key Types of Lockout Devices:
Lockout Hasps:
Description: A lockout hasp is a device that allows multiple workers to lock out the same piece of equipment simultaneously.
How It Works: A worker places the hasp on an energy-isolating device (such as a valve, switch, or breaker), and then multiple locks can be applied to the hasp, ensuring that all workers involved in the maintenance process have control over the equipment and can only remove their lock once their work is complete.
Features: Typically made of durable metal or plastic, lockout hasps come with multiple lock holes and a secure design to prevent accidental removal.
Lockout Padlocks:
Description: These are specialized padlocks used to secure lockout devices to prevent unauthorized access to equipment.
How It Works: A lockout padlock is used to secure an energy-isolating device or lockout tag to ensure that only authorized personnel can remove it.
Features: Lockout padlocks are usually brightly colored (e.g., red or yellow) for high visibility. They often come with a unique key to ensure that only the person who applied the lock can remove it.
Circuit Breaker Lockouts:
Description: Used specifically for electrical circuit breakers, these devices are designed to lock the breaker in the "off" position to prevent it from being turned back on during maintenance.
How It Works: The lockout device is placed over the circuit breaker switch or toggle, and a padlock is applied to hold it in place.
Features: These devices come in various sizes and configurations to fit different breaker styles, including toggles, push buttons, and rotary handles.