Lockout Tagout: Safety Padlocks
Lockout Tagout Padlocks and labels allow you to quickly id equipment, areas and padlocks with important lockout/tagout (LOTO) information. These are self-adhering high-performance labels that can withstand harsh environments.
Keyed locks are the main type of lock used under OSHA's 1910.147. Keyed locks are also the cheapest and safest option when it comes to lockout/tagout. It's important to know that if your lock comes with two keys, the best practice is to dispose of the second key.
Per OSHA, multiple-keyed or keyed-alike locks may not be used for the purpose of lockout/tagout. Any locks used must have only a single key, which must be under the exclusive control of the employee that applies the lock and is performing the service. For lockout or tagout device removal, each LOTO device must be removed from the energy-isolating device by the employee who applied the device [29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3)].
As such, keys and padlocks must be under the exclusive control of the authorized employee to ensure that the safety provided by padlocks when affixed to energy isolating devices is maintained when the authorized employee is performing servicing and maintenance on machines and equipment covered by the 1910.147 standard.
Notification of employees. Affected employees shall be notified by the employer or authorized employee of the application and removal of lockout devices or tagout devices. Notification shall be given before the controls are applied, and after they are removed from the machine or equipment.
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) products lock down equipment to keep it from being powered on down during maintenance and repair work. Safety Lockout Padlocks must meet the five OSHA Requirements. We offer padlock material and shackle options to build padlocks that will align with the specifications needed for your program and applications in order to meet the OSHA standard.
- Padlock Material: Choose from Zenex Thermoplastic, Aluminum or Laminated Steel lock bodies.
- Color: Colors visually distinguish and standardize lockout padlocks within your facility.
- Shackle: Shackle height and material options available for common lockout applications.
- Keying: Multiple keying configurations for safety lockout padlocks.
On-the-job safety is critical. To protect workers during equipment servicing or maintenance, compliance with the OSHA Lockout Tagout Standard is a requirement for organizations to implement, including a Lockout Program, Procedures and Training:
Standardized Lockout System: Let The Lock Source customize a lockout system for your entire organization. We’ll help you standardize a lockout system that works across multiple regions, sites and teams to ensure a safe workplace for all.
Lifeguard Key Charting: Proper keying and prevention of unwanted key duplication is vital to employee safety. The Lock Source can help maintain the integrity of your keying system that keeps records of all key codes assigned to your facility.
Laser Engraving: Have your Padlocks engraved through The Lock Source. Laser Engraved Padlocks help meet identification requirements, including such information as employee name or ID Number, company name or logo, or key number can be laser engraved on the safety lockout padlock. Complete our Laser Engraving Form and include with your padlock order.
A moment of carelessness and being inattentive can lead to a work-related accident, resulting in serious injury or even death. These workplace accidents don’t happen on purpose, and they usually are not the fault of one individual. The result of such carless moments can be serious and costly.
The Lock Source has a comprehensive offering of lockout padlocks, tagout products and devices and expert services to help you develop or compliment your lockout system. Our Safety Team can help you design a custom lockout/tagout or electrical safety solution for you facility, including evaluating your existing system while providing insights to help you build or enhance your existing facility safety procedures.
Five Alive: OSHA’s 5 LOTO Requirements
OSHA requires all Lockout Padlocks and Tagout Devices meet its 5 requirements for Safety Lockout Tagout:
- Durable:Manufactured with materials that withstand usage environment
- Standardized: Cannot be removed unless considerable force is applied
- Substantial: Clearly differentiated from other devices by color, shape or size
- Identifiable: Indicates the authorized employee that applied the device
LOTO Safety Padlocks
The Lock Source offers a variety of safety padlocks for many different lockout applications. Abus’ 72 Anodized Aluminum Series is lightweight and can be engraved to personalize or number different locks. Padlocks of the 41 Laminated Steel Series offer good balance between safety and security requirements, while the T84MB Brass Series is best used in environments where the danger of sparks should be minimized. Lastly, the Abus 74 Series safety padlocks are completely insulated against electric shocks and come with lockout stickers in three different languages. Master Lock Safety Padlocks Including the Nos. 406, 410 & 411, S31, S32 & S33 Zenex Thermoplastic Locks.
Aluminum Safety Locks
Anodized aluminum safety padlocks are an ideal choice for lockout applications because they are made of a very lightweight and non-magnetic material. The anodized lock body is also the perfect surface for custom laser engraving. You can have any individual name and/or number engraved on the padlocks, which are available in many different colors. This makes identification of the lock's user very easy and fully complies with OSHA regulations. In order to increase the aluminum locks' application range even further, they are also available with a longer shackle and/or a stainless steel shackle which offers a high level of corrosion resistance.
Brass Safety Padlocks
The brass body and shackle make this safety padlock completely spark-resistant and therefore ideal for use in inflammable or explosive environments. The material on the inside and outside of this lock is also non-corrosive, which allows for use around salt water and other corrosive environments. Brass safety locks are available in bright colored vinyl sheaths for easy identification and added protection. A safety lock that is designed for OSHA required identification - making it an ideal choice for Lockout/Tagout.
Plastic-Covered Safety Padlocks
Our plastic-covered safety padlocks are completely insulated against electric shock, non-magnetic and non-sparking. Ideal for temperamental environments and confined-space applications. The solid aluminum body is encased by a colored plastic cover for easy identification. Abus Plastic-Covered Safety Padlocks come with Tagout Stickers that are available in three different languages (English, Spanish and French).
Custom Safety Kits
Abus Custom Safety Kits can be designed and modified to meet your facilities’ needs. ABUS Custom Kits allow you to select the devices and padlocks your facility requires to ensure your LOTO program operates smoothly. Whether you need one or more ABUS Custom Kits, you have the flexibility of ordering your personalized kit frequently or building additional kits contingent on your LOTO program.
Tag Energy Sources with Labels or Stickers
Lockout/Tagout labels call out DANGER or allow a special area where the employee's name, department and other information can be written in with a permanent marker. The safety labels are made of strong pressure-sensitive vinyl and are made from 100% recycled material.
Lockout devices for almost every application
ABUS offers a number of lockout devices and safety hasps for switches, power outlets, valves, compressed air connections, and many more. Special additions to Abus’ Lockout Tagout program are the unique and user-friendly cable lockouts and group lockout boxes. Lockout devices are the very basic component for an effective Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program. They always are best used in conjunction with our high-quality safety padlocks.
What does Lockout / Tagout Mean?
Lockout / Tagout (short: LOTO) is a procedure of blocking access to different kinds of energy sources so that they can not be turned on when they shouldn't be. This is the case when for example heavy machinery is being serviced and people have to get inside the machine to check its status. Turning on the machine in such a case could lead to heavy injuries or even death. LOTO measurements aim at avoiding such situations by simply making it impossible to re-energize the machines during the maintenance process.
Is it possible to get a Master Key for my Safety Padlocks?
Yes. The Lock features Keyed Alike (KA) safety padlocks as well as Master Keyed (MK) locks and can assist you in creating a new master key or even grand master key system, or get you locks that will fit perfectly into your existing LOTO System.
Why are Lockout / Tagout Padlocks Different Colors?
Different colors and individually inscribable stickers or labels are used to indicate which department or person the respective lock belongs to. If you need to turn a machine back on urgently, finding the right person to talk to should never take longer than necessary.
Why are Safety Lockout Padlocks Often Key-Retaining?
The key-retaining feature is very important on padlocks that are used for safety lockout purposes. It ensures that a key can never be pulled out from a lock unless it is completely closed. This will automatically remind you to never leave a lock open on an important application.
