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A lockout system, often referred to as a lockout/tagout (LOTO) system, is a set of established procedures used in industrial and commercial settings to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and rendered inoperable before maintenance or servicing work is performed. The primary goal of a lockout system is to prevent accidental startup or release of stored energy that could cause injury or death to workers.
The lockout procedure involves affixing a lock and a tag to the energy isolating device (such as
Tagout, a related concept, involves placing a tag on the energy isolating device to warn other workers
The implementation of a lockout system is a critical component of workplace safety regulations in many countries.