Master Lock will highlight the
dangers of using ad-hoc protective
equipment in safety applications.

Locking the controls of machinery
to prevent activation when workers
might be at risk – known as Lock
Out /Tag Out (LOTO) – is a widely
adopted practice. However, using
shop-bought padlocks in this role is
potentially fatal, warns Master Lock.

“Effective LOTO relies on the
integrity of individual locking
devices,” comments Master Lock’s
Kieran MacCourt. “That’s why it’s
critical that only locks designed for
safety applications should be used in
the LOTO role.” Stand I44