Safety
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
A hazardous-energy control process used to isolate equipment from energy sources and verify a safe state before defined servicing or maintenance activities.
Why it matters
LOTO protects workers from unexpected startup, energization or release of stored energy.
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