Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
"Safety procedures used in industry and research settings to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance."
Why it matters for your business
Requires that energy sources be 'isolated and rendered inoperative' before work begins. Failure to follow LOTO is a top OSHA violation in manufacturing and electrical trades.
Related Terms
Electrical Safety NFPA 70E Hazardous Energy