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Introduction

Lockout Tagout Tryout (LOTOTO) is the correct method for isolating energy sourced machinery. The process ensures that repairs, maintenance, cleaning or inspections of equipment can be undertaken safely.

Spectrum Industrial & Cromwell Safety Supplies have built this guide to raise awareness, promote best practice and to help increase safety across high risk establishments where harm can be caused. This guide will show you the steps and procedures that should be followed to complete a successful isolation.

We recommend you read the full steps before developing a plan to suit your business.

“Please note that as a best practice guide these procedures are general in nature, and they may need to be adjusted to suit your specific requirements.”

What is LOTOTO?

LOTOTO IS A TERM THAT’S RECENTLY EVOLVED

FROM ITS PREDECESSOR LOTO (Lockout - Tagout - to - Lockout - Tagout - Tryout)

The process and procedure used to ensure that machinery, moving parts and energy sources that are in need of maintenance or cleaning, are effectively isolated so safe work can commence. The process also includes the safe practice of re-energizing the machine once the work has been completed, allowing production to continue.

The main application of LOTOTO is locating, identifying, and isolating, single or multiple points of hazard that could harm employees if the hazard was to re-energise, shift via stored energy or be overridden manually or otherwise.

Usually this is through the application of a lockout padlock to an isolation point on the equipment, either directly to the isolation point or in conjunction with a lockout device. A separate tag is then affixed to the lockout with the details of the isolation. The equipment is then prevented from re-energizing and nearby workers are informed of the isolation with the visual prompt of the tag.

Major industries are adopting the LOTOTO process due to the awareness and associated real-life risks. It is now being recognised as best practice for safety management in quarries, oil & gas, heavy manufacturing, food processing plants and more. Sectors such as renewable energy, waste and large retail companies are beginning to apply company-wide procedures utilising LOTOTO to ensure employee and operative safety with a structured and controlled procedural method.

www.hse.gov.uk/statistics

LOTO adopted the term LOTOTO following a major accident where lives were lost due to faulty controls. Lockout Tagout procedures were adhered to, however as the ‘Try Out’ was not followed a faulty control switch restarted the machinery and fatally injured the operators. From this, the best practice procedure is to now follow the Lockout –Tagout – Tryout format, which ensures once the Lockout is fitted any faults, stored energy and/or incorrectly applied Lockout are highlighted and rectified with a final ‘Try Out’ test to ensure it is safe to commence work.

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Lockout - Tagout - Tryout Process

1. Prepare

Identify the types of energy sources used, potential hazards, and all control devices.

2. Notify All affected employees.

3. Turn off / shut down All operating controls.

4. Isolate All energy sources.

5. Lockout

All switches and energy controls in the “off” or “safe” position.

6. Tagout

Tags are to be applied in all cases where a lock is present.

7. Zero energy

Ensure that any dissipated energy is safety relieved and can not re-accumulate.

8. Try-out Test the operating controls. Be sure nobody can get hurt before testing.

9. Complete All tasks, ensure vigilant observation is continued.

10. Re-energise Restart equipment.

Type of Energy

Dangerous energy sources can take many forms, including:

Electrical Energy

Commonly found powering nearly all workplace equipment.

Hydraulic Energy Found powering forklifts, cutting equipment and pumps.

Mechanical Energy Can be found in all machinery with moving parts.

Thermal Energy In ovens or freezers (hot or cold).

Pneumatic Energy Most commonly found powering machinery via compressed air or gas.

Potential Energy Found in compressed springs or suspended weights.

What is Hazardous energy?

The unexpected start-up or release of stored energy.

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Regulations

Did you know?

1. Contact with moving machinery is one of “The Fatal 6” high consequence hazards.

2. In the US it remains the 5th most common cause of incident.

3. The US & UK are Governed by strict legal obligations to isolate safely, including some or all parts of the following:

- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989

- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998

- The Quarry Regulations 1999

- OSHA 1910.147 - Control of Hazardous Energy

How to implement a planned LOTO Programme?

Products

Choosing the correct product is often driven by the process and procedure outlined by the safety team, management and expert guidance for each company. Each system and client will have differing needs and set ups. Cromwell have ensured that all products to build the perfect solution have been sourced and is available through our expert channels.

Safety Padlocks

Compact high security padlocks are individually keyed to differ with a 6-pin lock mechanism which will not release the key until the shackle is closed.

Valve Lockout

One of the most commonly used devices in a mechanical lockout procedure. Designed to fit on or around the valve, they prevent access or the movement of the valve.

Tags

These highly visible warning tags should be applied alongside a Lockout device to provide details of the Lockout procedure.

Lockout Station

Lockout stations are the perfect way to house the equipment and stock required, with the added benefit of highlighting any missing equipment. Our stations can be manufactured and printed to your bespoke specifications and design.

Hasps

When more than one padlock needs to be fitted to an isolation point a hasp can be fitted to expand the number of Lockout points available.

MCB Lockout

These MCB lockout devices come in many variations to ensure the right fit on every circuit breaker. Application to the breaker allows you to isolate the electrical circuit which powers the equipment

Signs

The application of correct safety signage compliments and strengthens any LOTOTO programme.

Training

Our experienced team is on hand to deliver training across the full breadth of our range.

For more information, call 0870 850 0055, email contactus@cromwell.co.uk or contact your local sales representative

Safety Lockout Padlocks

With a ribbed Nylon body for easy gripping and handling. Compact high security padlocks are individually keyed to differ with a 6-pin lock mechanism which will not release the key until the shackle is closed.

• 6-pin precision-machined cylinder for extra security.

• Non-conductive, non-sparking reinforced Nylon body.

• Resistant to chemicals and corrosion.

• Colour coded for easy identification with a photoluminescent label.

• Key retaining feature.

• Etched numbers/serials/initials.

• Individually keyed locks for optimum security.

• Each padlock is supplied boxed with 1 key and keyring.

Description Code

Red MTL9507950K

Yellow MTL9507960K

Green MTL9507930K

Blue MTL9507920K

Black MTL9507910K

Orange MTL9507940K

Engraving and Numbering

All our standard safety padlocks are supplied with identification numbers as standard to be used with any key registration process.

In addition we can custom etch names, specific registration numbers, company details or other identifying information on request.

Long shackle, non-conductive lockout tagout safety padlocks are also available as standard through our range. They all individually follow the strict key numbering, recording and safety levels of the highest standard.

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The Eagle-ID scheme can be implemented on any of the Lockout Tagout padlocks we supply and will provide an ironclad guarantee that your site is free from key duplications and the safety implications this can present. Every padlock supplied has its unique key reference recorded on our internal system, and subsequent orders are cross-referenced against this database to ensure no duplications can ever be issued to the user, regardless of site location or company organisational structure.

We offer comprehensive training programmes covering all aspects of Lockout Tagout.

- Initial assessment

- Lockout Procedures

- Products suitability and use

- Staff Training

We can also offer training through our Mobile Training Unit, ideal for staff training, events or open days, providing the opportunity to get hands on with our products.

Site surveys are available upon request to ensure the correct lockout process, procedure, and solution. Following inspection a bespoke quotation will follow detailing the products and procedures required from the gap analysis.

In addition the correct safety signage should be displayed in the appropriate locations and to current legal standards. If you are unsure of your legal obligations and / or have been notified by a regulatory body that your current signage is not adequate, our team of experts are on hand to offer a Safety Signage Survey for your premises.

For more information, call 0870 850 0055, email contactus@cromwell.co.uk or contact your local sales representative

OUR UNIQUE KEY RECORDING SYSTEM DESIGNED TO GUARANTEE THE ONSITE SAFETY ISSUES SURROUNDING DUPLICATE KEYS.

OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM IS ON HAND TO DELIVER TRAINING ACROSS THE FULL BREADTH OF OUR RANGE.

TO FIND OUT HOW SITE SURVEYS CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS PLEASE CONTACT OUR SALES TEAM.