Is Lockout tagout LOTO required by law?
In China, there is no federal regulation issued like OSHA1910.147, but the requirement for Lockout tagout LOTO is clearly stated in many Chinese administrative regulations and national standards. Different regulations and standards involve provisions similar to Lockout Tagout LOTO, including hazardous energy control, safety procedures for equipment maintenance and repair, etc. In 2017, GBT33579 recommended standard for lock labeling was issued. Examples of other regulations and standards are as follows:
GB5083 General Principles for Safety and Health Design of Production Equipment
GB 5226.1 Safety of machinery Mechanical electrical equipment -- Part 1: General technical conditions
GB/T 19670 Safety of machinery against accidental start
GB/T 24612.2 Safety requirements for electrical equipment application sites - Part 2: Safety measures for operation under power failure


Lockout Tagout LOTO can prevent equipment-related accidents, right?
Not necessarily! The Lockout tagout LOTO process does not necessarily prevent this kind of accident. It is important that employees accept and participate in the implementation and validation of LOTO, which is part of the establishment of an enterprise safety culture.