LOTO is implemented for power facilities

To implement LOTO at its power facility, the South Company assessed all areas where tagging had previously been applied and determined the number of physical interlock devices required at the facility. As a result, more than 170,000 security products have been ordered, including Lockey security padlocks, group locks , and other LOTO devices that make it easier for employees to use locks and complete LOTO procedures. 1. Lockout and tagging procedures use safety padlocks, lock boxes, and other safety devices to ensure equipment is properly de-energized and will not operate during maintenance. Improving the effectiveness of security. In labor-intensive industries such as electric and gas utilities, it is important for companies to maintain efficiency while performing LOTO procedures. With more than 170,000 security devices installed in 95 Southern Company locations, this means finding security solutions to keep the locking devices identified by the works department or maintenance task in order and available, and to ensure that all new padlocks ordered are do not duplicate keys within an object, thereby supporting the common practice of “one person, one lock, one key“. To maintain the efficiency of the South Company facility,Lock eyrecommended the following solutions: Organize protective gear. Recognizing the need to keep its thousands of padlocks in order and easily accessible to employees, the Southern Company was looking for a solution that would require minimal footprint and allow employees to easily identify which padlocks are in use during collective outages. To address security concerns, Lockey has developed a new group lock box with a transparent, impact-resistant window that allows workers to see the keys locked inside the box during collective downtime . With a stackable portable design, Southern Company can now have the locking device easily accessible on the jobsite without taking up floor space and can easily transport the device to other LOTO areas when needed, increasing efficiency. 2. Collective lock box can be easily transported to the construction site. Impact-resistant windows allow personnel to see keys locked in the box.