Lockout/tagout is a simple and effective way to identify and manage. It communicates information clearly, prevents misuse, and maintains order and safety. So, do you know all the concepts related to lockout/tagout? Let's take a look at the introduction of security locks for everyone.
Hazardous energy: any energy source that may cause personal injury or property damage, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, potential energy, etc.
Disability: Disconnection of all energy sources with no remaining energy or stored energy. That is, after disconnecting the energy, there must be a step to release the stored energy to confirm the effectiveness of the disconnected energy, especially in the equipment with hydraulic and pneumatic devices, the release of the stored energy must be carried out.
Energy Isolation Device: A mechanical device that physically prevents the transmission or release of energy, such as manually operated circuit breakers, shut-off valves, stops, and other similar devices used to block or isolate energy.
Locking device: An active means (e.g. lock) that guarantees the location where the energy isolation device is used to prevent it from gaining energy.
Lockout/tagout: Place locks and signs on the energy isolation device in accordance with established procedures to indicate that the energy isolation device must not be operated until the locks and signs are removed in accordance with the established procedures.
Do you know the concept of lockout/tagout? The above is a summary of the security lock for everyone, I believe that we have a certain understanding after reading, if there is still something I don't understand in this regard, you can consult the business personnel of Mashitong security equipment at any time, and you will answer them one by one!