The short answer: The priority is to make the energy separation element physically lockable or use appropriate engineering solutions. Only label use does not automatically provide equivalent protection; operating risks should be assessed, additional measures must be written and verified.
Why is a lockable solution?
The lock physically preserves the position of the energy separation element. The label gives warning but does not block the movement alone. Therefore, the appropriate apparatus, the lockable arm, the valve cover or the distinguishing change is assessed.
What if only the label is used?
Additional control layers, tasks and responsibilities to prevent unlawful energy generation should be clearly defined, verification, management of wardiya, training and audit. The method to be applied must be verified by the legislation and risk assessment that the enterprise is bound to.
Is the control circuit energy isolation?
Start-stop button, software command or control circuit are not usually the energy separation element. The main source of energy should not be relied on the control circuit alone without physical separation.
How is a permanent solution planned?
Locking difficulty is recorded in compliance; engineering change, the person responsible and completion date are determined.
What does Loto Partner offer?
Loto Partner plays field discovery, energy point inventory, equipment-friendly LOTO/EKED product selection, machine-specific procedures and visual instructions, applied training, LOTO simulator and digital tracking solutions within a single system.
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