Policy Updates

Importance of LOTO Lockout Tagout in Factory Safety

Published: 12 Jun 2026 Author: Grievance Desk Source: National Safety Council India

Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) is a safety procedure used in industry to ensure that dangerous machines are properly shut off and not started up again prior to the completion of maintenance work. ITI Fitter and Maintenance Electrician graduates must understand tag isolation steps, padlock locks, and warning signs to prevent accidental machine startups.

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