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Lock Out / Tag Out Safety (LOTO)

LOTO Safety

 

The "Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)" procedure is a safety protocol used to prevent accidental or unintended startup of machinery and equipment during maintenance or servicing activities. The guidelines for electrical safety under LOTO include the following:

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   Authorized personnel: Only trained and authorized employees should perform LOTO procedures.

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   Locks and tags: Locks and tags should be used to physically prevent the activation of energy isolating devices.

3

   Energy isolation: All sources of hazardous energy must be identified and isolated before maintenance or servicing activities are performed.

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   Verification of isolation: Before work begins, authorized employees must verify that the equipment is properly isolated and de-energized.

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   Written procedures: A written LOTO procedure should be in place and followed by all authorized personnel.

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   Group LOTO: In some cases, multiple workers may need to work on the same equipment. In these cases, a "group LOTO" procedure should be established to ensure the safety of all workers.

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   Regular review: The LOTO procedure should be reviewed regularly to ensure its effectiveness and to identify areas for improvement

 

FE types

 

 

 

The Types of Fire Extinguishers

 

A
Class A extinguishers are for use on fires that contain ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, cloth plastics, etc.

 

B
Class B extinguishers are for use on fires containing flammable liquids like oil, gasoline

 

C
Class C extinguishers are for fires involving electrical equipment such as tools or appliances.

 

 
D
Class D extinguishers are for use on combustible metals. This type of extinguisher is generally only found in factories that work with these particular metals.

 

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