Learn About Safety House’s Mini Lockout Station
Safety House – LOTO is the best manufacturer of manufacturer of lockout products in Delhi & NCR regions. Providing lockout tagout products such as ACB lockout, MCB lockout and lockout tagout station cabinet, its devices are in accordance to OSHA standards.
Today, let us talk about our Mini Lockout Station.
1. To start with, a mini lockout station is placed next to a machine isolator and other lockout points. This is so that lockout tagout equipment is easily accessible when required.
2. Ours has an ‘open box type pocket’ for small materials, such as tag holders.
3. It is wall hanging type, which means it can be mounted on any surface.
4. The additional hooks at the bottom of the station let you hang locks or hasps.
5. It helps the user mix-match with existing equipment.
Like all our loto Kit, it can be made as per client requirement, on terms. Pockets and slotters can be customized. Our aim is customer satisfaction in all respects. We achieve this by providing CE-certified products, and being uncompromising in terms of quality.
Our equipment can be used by various organisations, including, manufacturing units/ factories, processing plants, construction sites, ships, offices and so on.
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Five Most Cited Serious Violations As Per OSHA – II
Scaffolding: OSHA asks every scaffold and scaffold component to be able to support without any failure not just its own weight, but at least four times the maximum load intended to apply to it. There are of course exceptions to this rule, such as suspension ropes, used on suspension scaffolds that are non-adjustable. These should be capable of supporting at least six times the maximum weight intended to be transmitted to it.
Respiratory Protection: OSHA asks for preventing atmospheric contamination, so that occupational respiratory diseases are not caused by inhaling any harmful vapor, spray, smoke, gas, mist, fume, fog and dust. This is to be achieved by using materials that are less topic, conducting operations in an enclosed area, ventilation and other engineering control measures. If such measures are not feasible, respirators are to be provided to the workers.
Lockout Tagout: Appropriate LOTO devices must be used to prevent unexpected energization/ release of stored energy from machines.Equipment must be tested to verify the effectiveness of lockout tagout products and other energy control measures. The employer is to provide training so that the function of the energy control program is understood by the workers. This section covers the servicing of machines and equipment.
As the top manufacturer of LOTO devices, Safety House provides products like lockout tagout kit and key cabinet at reasonable prices.
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Five Most Cited Serious Violations As Per OSHA – I
Readers of the blog of New Delhi, India-based manufacturer of Lockout products, ‘Safety House’ would know that our wide range of products is as per OSHA. In the last bog post, we gave you an insight into top violations as cited by the federal agency of the United States Department of Labor. Today, we discuss five serious violations in detail. (For those unaware, OSHA releases a list of top serious violations every year.)
Fall Protection: Employers must provide fall protection systems. Like all other points, this is vast, but employees need to determine if walking surfaces have the strength to support employees. Walking surfaces that are over 6 feet above a lower level must be protected through guardrail/ safety net/ personal fall arrest systems. Same goes for every worker constructing a leading edge 6 feet or more above a lower level. The only exception to this rule is when an employer can ‘demonstrate’ that using these systems, on the contrary, poses greater harm. The employer in this case would be required to develop an alternate fall protection system.
Hazard Communication: This is concerned with chemical safety at workplaces. Of prime importance is the fact that hazards by chemicals must be identified, and available to/ understood by workers. Signs and right-to-know placards should be used. The requirements of the hazard communication section by OSHA are consistent with UN’s GHS, i.e. Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals. lockout supplier
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An Insight Into OSHA Violations
While there is no Indian equivalent of OSHA, i.e., Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the United States federal agency that works towards assuring safe working conditions across US, OSHA guidelines are used the world over as benchmarks of workplace area safety. Year after year, the agency of the US Department of Labor releases a list of top ten most cited violations that it comes across during safety inspections across the country. Today, on the blog of the top manufacturer of LOTO products in India, i.e. Safety House, we discuss some of these violations, that feature in subsequent lists. Remember, these are in no particular order.
1: This is concerned with chemical safety at workplaces. Of prime importance is the fact that hazards by chemicals must be identified, and available to/ understood by workers. Signs and right-to-know placards should be used.
2: Employers must provide fall protection systems. Like all other points, this is vast, but employees need to determine if walking surfaces have the strength to support employees. Walking surfaces that are over 6 feet above a lower level must be protected through guardrail.
3: Appropriate LOTO devices must be used to prevent unexpected energization/ release of stored energy from machines.Equipment must be tested to verify the effectiveness of lockout tagout products and other energy control measures.
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Lockout Tagout And OSHA
Posted On: February 3, 2016
Categorized In: Lockout/Tagout
Written By: Lockout India
At Safety House (LOTO), we adhere to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) guidelines while manufacturing lockout tagout/ workplace area safety/ site management products. Our range of products includes key cabinet, This blogpost would give you an insight into what OSHA is, and why following it is imperative for the safety of your employees. lockout supplier
The main federal agency of the US Department of Labor, OSHA was established in 1971 by the Congress under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The mission of the agency is to “assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance”.
OSHA’s health and safety standards are aimed at preventing accidents and accidental use of energy. The federal agency enforces the development, documentation, implementation, and enforcement of energy control procedures. It recommends that only lockout/ tagout devices authorized for a particular machinery or equipment are used, and that these devices are durable, standardized and substantial. It also asks to ensure that lockout tagout devices identify individual users. OSHA further recommends the establishment of a policy that permits only the employee who applied a LOTO device to remove it. Energy control procedures need to be inspected at least annually. Furthermore, effective training is to be provided for all employees.
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10 Safety Violations At Your Work
Posted On: January 23, 2016
Categorized In: Safety / Security
Written By: Lockout India
“What’s a workplace without safety?” All the equipments we use at home are produced by machines. With people – supervisors, workers, engineers working around these machines, the issue of ‘safety’ comes into mind. Despite warnings and cautions, every year thousands of people are injured or die due to certain violations.
Violations – Safety violations refer to those infringements that are easily avoidable by following some basic steps. These violations are measured on standards set by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Violations occur ‘due to negligence’ or sometimes unintentionally. manufacturer of lockout products
10 Workplace Safety Violations
1. Fall Protection
This is the most frequent violation that takes place. The workers need to be provided with standard equipments like toe boards, guard rails & safety nets that prohibit ‘falling’ from heights.
2. Hazard Communication
Workers need to be identified with the chemicals they are going to interact with. The chemical importers/manufacturers need to specify the hazards caused by the chemicals they provide through packet labels and data sheets.
3. Scaffolding
This is a construction standard violation which means accidents caused by ‘faults’. The temporary support created for construction might ‘slip’ due to weak foundation or a worker might slip. This also involves employees stuck by falling objects, faulty scaffold design – connecting hardware, load capacity and suspension rope.
4. Respiratory Protection
The workers need to wear respirators to protect themselves against insufficient oxygen supply, harmful dusts, smokes, sprays & gases. Industries produce the worst of air components. These hazards might cause cancer, breathing problems and in worst cases death.
5. Lockout/Tag out
\Machines might unexpectedly start or release stored energy like electrical, thermal, pneumatic or hydraulic during maintenance & service breaks. These are easily preventable by following the ‘OSHA safety protocols’ i.e. the LOTO safety procedure.
6. Powered Industrial Trucks
The use of heavy lifting machines like mini-cranes, forklifts, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks and other fuel & electricity powered trucks could cause serious injuries to workers. The breaches here are: false truck identifications, in-experienced drivers, under-age workers in the trucks, un-certified equipments etc.
7. Ladders
Industrial ladders are tall, unstable & uncomfortably placed there by posing major challenges to workers. The fall or slippage could harm the workers badly. Hence, it is the duty of managers to ensure the ladder’s efficiency.
8. Machine Guarding
Moving machine parts like saws and presses could cause lacerations & burns killing workers. Therefore, all moving machines are required to be safeguarded at all times. Managers/workers must ensure that the stoppers/guards never come off.
9. Electrical – Wiring Methods
Wiring safety is necessary for every worker. Wiring methods include installation of electrical tools in the specified and safety-insured manner. Every step of wiring process like conductors, grounding, insulation or installations should be done with adequate caution by an expert.
10. Electrical – General Requirements
It covers overall safety regulations mainly on new installations. The common defiance’s include mechanical strength, safeguards, equipment durability, connection space, electrical enclosures etc. Only a professional should follow the procedures.
Safety is a ‘serious’ issue which is why Lockout India creates products that ensure safety and follow OSHA’s safety guidelines. The safety equipments of the given violations are available at our store. Plus we have a mammoth set of safety products to ensure complete protection.
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Lockout Procedures to Follow
Posted On: January 19, 2016
Categorized In: Lockout/Tagout
Written By: Lockout India
Lockout means shutting out machines. An industrial machine shuts for maintenance and servicing activities. It is carried out as a safety measure. The maintenance workers might injure themselves by their sudden startup. There is a certain lockout procedure implemented during the whole process. This process is undertaken by following every known guideline as given by OSHA.
As Lockout India creates safety equipment for such processes, we believe that you, our beloved readers should have an idea of the procedures followed during the process. Please note that the steps we are about to mention are general guidelines or sample steps. In reality, something very close to them is followed because admit it, “field work is much different”.
We need to understand 3 main criteria’s while learning the procedure.
- System – refers to the machines/equipment
- Authorized Employee – refers to the expert who carries out the full procedure
- Affected Employee – includes the workers, various staff members etc. who aren’t qualified to carry out the process
Lockout Procedures
Shutdown
1. The first step is to turn off all the energy sources from the operator’s panel. However, the authorized employee has to make sure that none of the affected employees are still operating as sudden power loss could lead to major accidents.
2. After power shut, notifying the affected employees is the next step. They are to leave their stations immediately and await further instructions.
3. The third step now is to shut down the whole system using normal stopping procedures like powering down, stoppers etc.
Lockout/Tag out
1. Firstly, isolate the system from any energy source. This process is called energy isolation.
2. Lockout and Tag out the system with appropriate safety products.
3. Release any stored energy from the springs, capacitors, hydraulics etc. This is very important as the residual energy in these parts could release automatically during maintenance and harm the crew.
4. Confirm that isolation has actually taken place by trying the equipment.
5. If system doesn’t start means it’s in lockdown mode.
Maintenance
Let the crew carry out maintenance and servicing.
In the meantime, continue your verifications through inspections, observations and tests.
Restarting the System
- After maintenance, remove all the locks and tags.
- Clear out all personnel and unnecessary items from the area.
- The main system shall be then restarted.
- Check whether all machines are working as they should.
- Finally, notify all the employees to resume their work.
One main thing to be kept in mind is that sometimes the work scale is too big meaning multiple authorized employees are involved. However, the procedure is more-or-less ‘the same’. It is unfortunate to say that despite several listed Lockout Tag out procedures, every year thousands of work infringements take place due to non-compliance of appropriate protocols. We, thereby urge all those who are reading this and work in the industry to go through the guidelines provided by OSHA in detail. In case you need further help regarding Lockout Tag out and safety-insured products, ping us!
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Workplace Safety – The Introduction
Posted On: December 31, 2015
Categorized In: Safety / Security
Written By: Lockout India
Welcome to Lockout India. In this post which is our first, we will try and evaluate the basics of workplace safety, what we do & how we can help. The aspect of workplace safety we are talking about is the hazards caused by machines. A concept called “Energy Isolation” persists to verify the protocols. So what are the hazards? Who takes care of the procedure? What do we do? All your questions will be answered here. The hazard safety is an issue strictly limited to industries and factories. manufacturer of lockout products
What are the Hazards?
Hazards are provoked by energy. Since, all industrial machines require energy of some type (electrical, hydraulic, kinetic etc.), during service breaks and maintenance works; the machines need to be shut-off completely. However, machines running on power could start without warning (unexpectedly) or release the residual energy. Such instances could and have lead to fatal injuries and death of workers.
Some hazardous injuries are: Body fracture, Electrocution, Burns, Cutting, Crushing, Amputations etc. The fatality of the injury depends on the amount of pressure the machine dictates. This is to be avoided in any circumstance using the safety protocols.
The Safety Protocols
In an Ezine Article, we have given a sight into the Energy Isolation process. The safety procedure is known as LOTO procedure (Lockout- Tag out). OSHA also known as Occupational Safety & Health Administration is a prime organization of the United States Department of Labor whose aim is to ‘ensure a safe & healthy environment for workers enforced by certain standards. OSHA includes some definitions and gives out measures to be implemented during Energy Isolation.
Our Inclusion
Lockout India understands the importance of workplace safety and hence develops a wide range of products to fulfill that aim. All our Lockout Tagout products are CE certified that fit OSHA’s safety standards perfectly. Also, one other thing that has not been mentioned above is Tag out. Tag out means stamping a machine as closed. The “Warning” tag put up involves the person’s name, reason for tag and time. Also, some other types of tags are also included like ‘Danger’ tag, ‘do not start’ tag & ‘closed’ tag.
Our Products
Take a look at our extensive range of products. There are solutions for everything. There are group lockout boxes, hasps, valves, MCB lockouts, key cabinets, isolation padlocks, circuit breakers etc. Just scroll the pages or find your product with the advanced search option, add multiple products into the cart and get going with proofing your workplace.
Our aim apart from providing safety-insured products is “Customer Satisfaction”. By providing everything that the customer wants with his/her utmost satisfaction would make us proud. Stay tuned!
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