Workers can suffer serious accidents if the machine they are working on starts up or releases energy unexpectedly. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) refers to the set of procedures for protecting employees from these hazards. Lockout devices with an energy isolation system in a safe or disconnected position provide protection against energized machines or equipment. Tagout devices are warning devices that authorized employees attach to energy isolation devices to warn against re-energizing the machine in case of a breakdown or maintenance.
RS brand LOTO products include a wide range suitable for isolating electrical equipment, including lockouts for electrical panels, circuit breakers, switches, and other devices intended for ball and gate valves in hydraulic applications.
Highlights of the range include three portable lockout kits: the Lockout/Tagout Kit, containing a variety of locks suitable for both valves and electrical panels; the Valve Lockout/Tagout Kit, which comes with everything needed to lock gate, ball, butterfly, and many other valves; and the Electrician's Lockout/Tagout Kit, ideal for those requiring a more comprehensive lockout range, with all the essential equipment for locking switches, sockets, wall switches, MCBs, and fuses.
All Lockout/Tagout Kits are supplied with a robust carrying bag, complete with a handle and shoulder strap, for easy transport.
Notably, the new electrical panel lockout products can be cut on any side and in any direction to suit the installation.
The range also includes a selection of lockout stations (providing up to 48 padlocks) to help keep safety devices organized and secure.
