Lockout/tagout solutions

The procedure protects workers from the risks posed by live machinery driven by various energy sources and includes the use of lockout devices, personal padlocks and keys. Following requests from various industries, Brady has introduced new additions to its product range.

For example, following requests from the automotive industry in Sweden, Brady is now offering a line extension of its Lockout/Tagout Twist and Secure Push Button and Emergency Stop Safety Covers. Just like the original red covers, the transparent Twist and Secure is a convenient lockout tool at the point of need, with the extra advantage of providing an obvious visual indication of the ON/OFF status of control buttons.

Both the Steel industry in Poland and the mining industry in South Africa requested a next generation Lockout/Tagout keybox. The new Safety Redbox Group Lockout Box can be placed or mounted in various contexts while its quick release mechanism offers great flexibility and portability. At the same time, the new lockbox can be locked in place, denying any possibility to retrieve a key outside the lockout procedure by purposely shaking the box for example.

The new Perma-Mount Ball Valve Lockout stays in place indefinitely without hampering machinery. This not only allows for faster lockout operations, but also ensures the correct lockout device is used at all times. A lockable hook-mechanism blocks the ball valve’s handle in the off-position before maintenance operations start. After unlocking the padlock, a maintenance professional simply releases the handle from the hook, allowing machinery to resume operations.

The Safelex Universal Cable Lockout Device uses a tough steel cable and a lockable safety hasp to lockout any equipment not supporting a dedicated lockout device. Its cable length varies from 1 to 5m and can be tightened, but not loosened, after the device is locked with up to 6 padlocks.