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    1. LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

      LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

      Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), also called consignation, is a safety procedure used to isolate, lock, and identify all hazardous energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or thermal) in order to prevent accidental start-up or release of energy during maintenance, cleaning, or repair work. Its main purpose is to protect workers by ensuring that equipment remains completely de-energized and inoperative throughout the intervention. Principle of Lockout/Tagout : -Individual or group lockout padlocks -Group lockout box (for team work) -Tags and warning signs -Valve locks, circuit breaker locks, and push-button locks Purpose of Lockout/Tagout : -Protect workers from accidental machine start-up or unexpected energy release. -Maintain complete control of hazardous energies during maintenance. -Ensure accountability and traceability of each worker involved in the intervention.