Industrial Plant Safety
Act. Protect. Comply.
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Without robust safety systems and procedures you or your employees could end up in court on a corporate manslaughter charge - facing a possible life sentence. Don’t believe me? .... well consider the following
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Fact: For the first time a UK company has been charged with offences under the Corporate Manslaughter Act and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 as well as breaches of the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act following the death of junior geologist. The court hearing is to take place late 2010. In addition to the charges levelled against the company, the Director has also been charged with common law manslaughter and for breaching section 37 of the Health and Safety at Work Act regarding neglect on his part as Director.
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Let’s be clear then: safety is a serious, serious issue in the workplace these days. And it’s an issue in which Teesside company, Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd, is having a significant impact - both nationally and internationally. Lockout Tagout Safety Ltd, whose roots go back to a local family business established in 1883, has developed unrivalled expertise in Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) solutions.
What is Lockout-Tagout?
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Lockout-Tagout is a safety procedure used in industry settings when, often, workers are exposed to electrical and mechanical hazards while servicing equipment and machinery. LOTO technology ensures dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again before the completion of maintenance or servicing work. LOTO procedures prevent the accidental activation of equipment and minimise the electrical and mechanical hazards faced by industrial workers.
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To offer an insight into the comprehensive solutions that Lockout Tagout Safety can provide to clients, it’s worth looking at a recent contract it carried out with Lafarge. Lafarge is a global leader in building materials. Present in 76 countries, in the UK Lafarge is the market-leader in cement and holds top-ranking positions in aggregates, concrete and plasterboard.
Lafarge contacted Lockout Tagout Safety to discuss its current safe systems of working (Lockout-Tagout) and Lockout Tagout Safety devised a comprehensive and bespoke solution.
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Niche service
Ted Boynton, director with Lockout Tagout Safety, says: “We can provide a niche service, from awareness training to manufacturing bespoke products and where necessary building padlocks and master suiting them to a customer’s requirements.
“Lafarge endorsed a one padlock, one key, for one life solution to ensure the safety and protection of its workers. To ensure clear communication of risk, each padlock was engraved with the company and worker’s name.
“There are over 200 sets of lockout padlocks for Lafarge workers. Each set has six padlocks for each worker and one key for that worker passes that set. Every set is unique.
“Through robust safety system procedures, there is one master key for use in exceptional circumstances - for instance, shift changes, people going off sick or other unforeseen situations. In such a situation, the master key can release the padlock to save it being bolt-cropped off.
“Through a signed protocol or document control system, the master key can be used to pass all padlocks - over 1,000 padlocks were included in this solution
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Ted concludes: “Companies are increasingly realising that effective safety solutions don’t have to cost the earth - complete solutions for mid-sized companies range from as little as £6 -10k. However, it’s not just about products, it’s about robust, clear safety procedures underpinned by quality safety products. That’s where our niche service helps to provide Independent solutions to specific needs with fit-for-purpose products.”
- For more information on Industrial Plant Safety and Lockout Tagout please call 01642 888002 or visit www.lockout-tagout.co.uk
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Circuit Breaker Lockout - Different Types
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Secure and simple mounting for solid lockout. Grips tight with simple thumb turn and clamping handle
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Exclusive design accommodates virtually all styles of breaker toggles
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Model LOTO-491B-ML is appropriate for tall and wide breaker toggles
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Model LOTO-493B-ML is appropriate for standard height and tie-bar toggles
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Model LOTO-S2390-ML Fits Breakers with toggle openings 11mm or less
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Narrow Profile permits side-by-side breaker lockout
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Model LOTO-S2391-ML Fits Breakers with toggle openings 11mm or less
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Durable construction with powder coated steel and reinforced polymer allows operation in harsh environments
