LOTO (MASTER LOCK) protective locking system

LOTO protective blocking systems

Unintentional start-up of work equipment during technical and repair work remains one of the main causes of workplace injuries. Injuries due to the unexpected supply of dangerous energy most often end with a serious outcome. That is why the control of sources of dangerous energy is a mandatory measure to ensure safety at work.

The system of loto blocking and marking of the trade brand Master Lock is designed to protect the working personnel from unauthorized supply of electric current, gas and liquids. The Loto system is a complex of measures that ensures the correct shutdown of industrial equipment, and also prevents accidental start-up of machines until the completion of repair work.

Elements of the LOTO protective blocking system

In order to keep the equipment in a non-working state and guaranteed to avoid accidental activation, the system uses:

A blocker is a blocking device that fixes the energy source in a safe position during repair work.

A padlock locks the blocker or the energy source (if the block is built-in).

Label on prohibition of operation - a tag with basic information about the work being carried out (date of work start, completion date, responsible person, etc.)

If the adjustment or repair of the equipment is not carried out by one person, but by a group of specialists, auxiliary tools of the locking system can be used:

The blocking cover (hasp) allows several workers to carry out technical work, each of which blocks the work equipment with its own lock.

Lock stations for effective control of locking devices.

Boxes for storing blocking devices.

Group boxing reduces the number of locking locks.

That's what industrial blockers of the LOTO system protect

Depending on the scope of application, they are divided into 2 types:

Protection against mechanical effects. They are used when it is necessary to avoid accidental pressing of starting mechanisms, opening of valves, valves. This type of blockers allows you to keep fittings and valves in a non-working state and prevents accidental supply of liquids and gases.

Electricity supply blockers. Do not allow to start electrical equipment, cut off the power supply.

Advantages of implementing a protective blocking system

The use of locking devices of the Master Lock brand reduces the number of serious injuries and fatalities in the workplace.

Thanks to the information tags, unintended activation of the equipment is excluded, it is impossible not to notice them or accidentally remove them.

The system makes it possible to observe mandatory safety techniques and reduces the number of claims from control bodies.

The loto system reduces the amount of insurance payments and equipment downtime, which allows you to save money.

The products of the Master Lock company are considered the most progressive and effective personnel protection system not only in Ukraine, but also in the entire civilized world. The Loto protective system completely isolates the sources of energy supply, excluding the human factor, since it is impossible to restore the energy supply by mistake or due to negligence without removing the blocker. That is why PromSIZ works with Master Lock products.

The procedure for implementing the Loto system from Master Lock in Kyiv

The implementation of a system of protection against unauthorized access at industrial enterprises is a long process that can distract personnel from work for a long time. To avoid downtime, it is better to entrust the organization of the procedure to professionals. Specialists of the PromSIZ company carry out the implementation of the Loto system from start to finish, "turnkey", and can also provide assistance at any stage of implementation.

To decide whether the Loto system is suitable for your company, you can get a consultation from PromSIZ company specialists or order a presentation with a visit to your company.