Which practice disables equipment, isolates it from energy sources, secures it with locks and tags, and provides clear information about the work being done?

Which practice disables equipment, isolates it from energy sources, secures it with locks and tags, and provides clear information about the work being done?

• A. Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
• B. HSE
• C. L2
• D. HAC

Answer: (A)

Lockout/Tagout is the safety practice that ensures equipment can’t start up or release energy while maintenance is being done. It works by first isolating all energy sources—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and others—from the equipment. Then a lock is applied to the energy-control device to physically prevent re-energizing, and a tag is attached to communicate who is performing the work and what is being done. This combination—disabling the equipment, isolating energy sources, securing with locks and tags, and providing clear information about the work—keeps the system safe and makes accountability clear. Other terms mentioned don’t describe this specific procedure to control energy and prevent accidental energization.

Lockout/Tagout is the safety practice that ensures equipment can’t start up or release energy while maintenance is being done. It works by first isolating all energy sources—electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, thermal, and others—from the equipment. Then a lock is applied to the energy-control device to physically prevent re-energizing, and a tag is attached to communicate who is performing the work and what is being done. This combination—disabling the equipment, isolating energy sources, securing with locks and tags, and providing clear information about the work—keeps the system safe and makes accountability clear. Other terms mentioned don’t describe this specific procedure to control energy and prevent accidental energization.