118. Idea - Lockout Tagout
Channel: Electrical Equipment Company
Date: 23/05/2021

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is near and dear to EECO Asks Why as it's centered around safety.  Jonathan Fuller unpacks this impactful process and discusses some of the key points to ensure a successful program.  Out of the gate, he opens up the idea that LOTO practices impact many fields outside of electrical specifically.  He provides wise advice on steps needed to take to get started.  

- Proper preparation
- Shut down of equipment
- Isolation
- Perform LOTO
- Stored energy check
- Isolation and verification

Jonathan reviews the importance of every individual working on equipment to have their own lock and also the steps that must occur if locks are left behind and procedures are not followed as designed.  This is an insightful discussion around a topic that keeps our heroes safe as services are performed to keep the industry thriving in the future.

Jonathan Fuller LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-fuller-b462a381/

Additional Resources:
https://eecoonline.com/lock-out-tag-out/

https://eecoonline.com/safely-rack-in-out-circuit-breaker/