LOTOTO stands for Lockout/Tagout/Tryout and is a safety procedure that stops machines or installations from starting up unexpectedly or releasing energy during maintenance or cleaning work. Lockout physically blocks an energy source with a lock. Tagout attaches a warning label. Tryout verifies that the energy really has been isolated before any work begins.
Unexpected release of energy is one of the most common causes of serious industrial accidents. A poorly executed LOTOTO procedure can lead to crushing, electric shock, burns or explosion. Applied correctly, it saves lives.
In the energy, chemical and process industries, technicians regularly work on installations that are under high pressure, run at high temperatures or carry electrical voltage. At a compressor station, a refinery or an offshore platform, a correct LOTOTO procedure is not optional; it is the foundation of every maintenance system. Contractors working temporarily on site do not always know the installation, which raises the risk of a mistake. Training that rehearses LOTOTO against real installation scenarios, rather than a generic presentation, is the only approach that works.
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