Identifiable
Lockout devices must be identifiable and indicate the identity of the employee applying the device.
Safety padlock guide
Padlock Selection Guide
A comprehensive guide to selecting the right safety padlock for your lockout/tagout (LOTO) program.
01 · OSHA requirements
OSHA standards for safety lockout devices
OSHA standards require lockout devices to meet the following criteria.
Dedicated use
Lockout locks should be used only for controlling hazardous energy and not for other purposes.
Individual control
Personal lockout programs should clearly assign each employee their own padlock and key according to the employer's written procedure.
Device requirements
Lockout and tagout devices must be durable, standardized, substantial and identifiable.
02 · Choose for the environment
Match the padlock material to its use
Lockout is the foundation of LOTO. Select the padlock according to the work environment and the specific application.
Engineering plastic padlocks
Suitable for power systems, corrosive environments and a wide range of industrial applications.
Steel padlocks
Heavy-duty construction designed for environments where strong resistance to physical impact is required.
Aluminum padlocks
A lightweight option suited to frequent handling and applications such as the food industry.
Brass padlocks
A specialized option for certain industrial and flammable environments, subject to the site's hazard assessment.
03 · Key code registration
Help prevent duplicate key codes
To support the principle of one employee, one padlock and one key, Boviisky provides a key code registration service.
After registration, Boviisky will provide a User ID. When that User ID is used for future customized padlock orders, new key codes can be assigned to help avoid duplication with previously registered codes.
Learn about key code registration04 · Choose a keying system
Select the right key system
Keyed different
Each key opens only one padlock.
Keyed alike
Each padlock has its own key, but all keys in the group are the same and open every padlock within that group.
Master keyed
A master key can open multiple locks that are keyed differently. Master keys should be securely controlled according to the employer's written procedure.
Grand master keyed
A grand master key sits at the highest access level and can open multiple keyed-different, keyed-alike and master-keyed groups.
05 · Additional support
Marking and replacement-key support
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