LOTO Safety Academy
Knowledge that ends in the right device.
Every article closes the loop between a standard, a hazard and a specific product you can add to an RFQ.
Are LOTO devices manufactured to ASTM, ANSI or EN standards? Is certification available?
What device certification actually covers, which standards apply to padlocks and hasps, and what to ask a supplier for.
6 min read →Lockout TagoutMaster keyed padlocks — are they legally allowed in a LOTO programme?
Where master keying is acceptable, where it destroys the intent of personal lockout, and how to structure keying.
5 min read →Workplace SafetyTamper proof vs tamper resistant
Two words procurement teams treat as synonyms. They are not, and the difference shows up during an incident review.
4 min read →Product GuidesCar seals vs cable lockouts — which one does your valve need?
Position control versus energy isolation. Choosing the wrong one leaves a valve that looks controlled but isn't.
7 min read →Electrical SafetyDo 'universal' circuit breaker lockout devices fit all MCBs?
Toggle profiles vary by manufacturer. Here is how to survey your panels before ordering breaker lockouts.
5 min read →Arc FlashArc flash PPE guide: matching incident energy to a cal rating
From 10 cal daily wear to 65 cal switching suits — how to build a layered arc flash programme.
9 min read →Product GuidesHow to select a safety padlock
Body material, shackle length, keying strategy and labelling — the four decisions that define your padlock spec.
6 min read →Product GuidesValve lockout guide
Gate, ball and butterfly valves each fail differently under lockout. Match the device to the valve type.
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