Key benefits of implementing Lockout Tagout:

• Improveds Productivity through reductions of equipment downtime
• Saves Lives by reducing injuries and lost work days
• Cost Savings through lower insurance premiums
• Best Practice being adopted accross various industries

4 Step effective energy isolation program

1.	Hazard analysis to determine the type and magnitude of hazardous engery associated with each piece of equipment
2.	Identification of steps necessary to isolate that energy and lockout the relevant control points
3.	Documentation of the correct steps to isolate and lockout energy
4.	Employee training and perioodic reveiw/updates

Effective Energy Isolation Programs

Using correct Lockout Tagout tools and devices is critical to the success of your program implementation. When Selecting your devises 2 questions should be asked; How many employees are involved in the procedure? What is the energy source (electrical, valve, etc.)?

For Lockout Situations where up to 6 employees are involved in the process Hasps are an effective device whereby all personnel can be occupied in maintenance activities simultaneously. Non-conductive, stainless steel and vinyl coated hasps and widely used in mining applications
Valve & Cable Lockout Devices enable you to isolate various energy sources, when used in conjuntion with padlocks. Brady's extensive range of devices enables you to select and use the most appropriate tools for your procedure, in accordance with your specific application
In all Lockout Procedures an employee on maintenance team doing the servicing must have exclusive control of the lockout device and padlocks
Studies have shown that an effective Lockout Tagout Program can reduce accidents by up to 50%, and some insurance companies even offer lower premiums to companies with demonstrated, effective Lockout programs