Tagout and lockout are two very important steps, one of which is indispensable. Generally, Lockout tagout (LOTO) is required in the following situations:
The safety lock should be used to implement the Lockout tagout when the device is prevented from sudden and unexpected startup.
Safety locks should also be used to Lockout tagout dangerous energy sources to prevent the sudden release of residual energy sources.
Safety locks should be used to Lockout tagout when guards or other safety features must be removed or crossed.
The range of work should be locked out tagout when there is a possibility that a body part could be caught by a machine.
When conducting circuit maintenance, power maintenance personnel should use safety locks on circuit breaker equipment.
Machine maintenance personnel in cleaning or lubrication with running parts of the machine, should use the safety lock on the machine switch button, and so on. In many cases, as long as the need for dangerous isolation, the safety lock is required to Lockout tagout.