Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used to ensure that machinery and equipment are properly shut down and cannot be turned on or restarted while maintenance or repairs are being performed to prevent accidental startup or the release of hazardous energy. The purpose of these standards is to help prevent occupational injuries and fatalities caused by unexpected start-up of machinery and equipment. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the following are some important standards for hazardous energy control: 1. Establish Energy Control Procedures: Employers must establish procedures to ensure employees know how to safely shut down equipment and properly install LOTO equipment. 2. Conduct Training: Employers must ensure that employees understand and are able to implement procedures established for hazardous energy control, and the purpose and function of energy control equipment. 3. Identification and Labeling of Hazardous Energy Sources: All energy sources that may pose a hazard to employees must be identified and labeled for easy identification. 4. Verify the effectiveness of energy control measures: Employers must regularly verify the effectiveness of energy control measures, such as LOTO devices, to ensure employee safety. 5. Only authorized employees are allowed to carry out service and maintenance work: Only specially trained and authorized employees may carry out service and maintenance work and use the LOTO device. By following these standards, employers can help prevent injuries and deaths related to hazardous energy in the workplace. Always use LOTO equipment to protect yourself and your fellow workers when working on machinery and equipment.