Machine-specific LOTO placards designed to OSHA 1910.147, ANSI, and ISO standards. Industrial-grade aluminum construction that survives harsh environments for over 200 years.
OSHA Requirement
OSHA's lockout tagout standard requires documented, equipment-specific energy control procedures for every piece of machinery with hazardous energy sources. A generic "de-energize before service" sign does not satisfy this requirement.
Each procedure must identify the specific energy sources on that machine, the sequence for de-energization, the type and magnitude of energy, and the method of control. That means every machine needs its own placard.
Common Audit Finding: Facilities using generic placards or paper procedures are consistently cited for failing to meet the "machine-specific written procedure" requirement of 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4).
Our custom placards are built from the actual specifications of your equipment. We work directly with your maintenance team and, when needed, coordinate with original equipment manufacturers to gather the exact data required.
Products
Every product is customized to your equipment and facility, built to industrial-grade specifications, and compliant with all applicable standards.
The core product. Custom-designed for each individual piece of equipment, covering all energy sources, isolation points, and lockout sequences. Built from your machine data, installed accurately the first time.
Visual markers for individual isolation points within a system or process. Ensures technicians can identify each de-energization point without confusion, even on complex multi-source equipment.
Custom placards for automated interlock gated entry systems. Identifies authorized personnel, outlines steps required before entry, and specifies which tasks can be performed without full LOTO procedures. This is a commonly missed requirement for facilities with robotics cells.
Frequently Overlooked: Many facilities with robotic and automated systems are unaware of the specific placard requirements for interlock gated entry. This is a growing area of OSHA enforcement as automation adoption increases.
Customized tags that provide clear identification for machines and assets, including manufacturer, machine number, rated capacity, and relevant tooling or maintenance information. Supports both safety and operational efficiency.
Why Material Matters
Paper LOTO procedures tear, fade, and become illegible from oil, chemicals, and heat exposure. Laminated placards peel, crack, and warp. When a procedure is unreadable, the equipment cannot be serviced safely, and your facility is exposed to both safety risk and compliance failure.
Our high-color coated aluminum material is designed specifically for industrial environments. It holds up to the same chemicals, temperatures, and conditions that your equipment operates in. A placard that lasts 200 years is also a placard that never needs to be replaced due to material failure.
Installation is handled by our team with industrial-grade adhesive backing that bonds permanently to equipment surfaces, eliminating the risk of a placard being removed or falling off.
Get Your Facility AssessedHow It Works
We handle the entire process so your team stays focused on production, not paperwork.
Our team visits your facility to collect all required machine data, energy source information, and isolation point details. We work with your maintenance team and coordinate with OEMs when needed.
Each placard is designed to your specific equipment specifications using CAD tools. All content is verified against OSHA 1910.147 requirements before production.
Placards are produced on industrial-grade aluminum with high-color print and permanent adhesive backing. Every placard is quality-checked before shipping.
Our team installs every placard in the correct location on each piece of equipment. Precise placement ensures employees can find and read procedures quickly during maintenance tasks.
All procedures are stored in our LockStep compliance software, giving you centralized, auditable documentation. Annual reviews are scheduled automatically to keep procedures current.
When you add new equipment or modify existing machines, we update your procedures and placards. Your LOTO program stays current without requiring internal resources to manage it.
Common Questions
Yes. OSHA 1910.147(c)(4) requires a documented, written energy control procedure for every machine or piece of equipment that has the potential for unexpected energization, startup, or release of stored energy. Generic procedures are only permitted in very specific circumstances where the equipment and process are exactly identical. For most facilities, every machine needs its own procedure.
If the procedures are accurate and up to date, the content itself may be compliant. The issue is the medium. Paper procedures degrade in industrial environments and can easily become unreadable. Beyond the safety risk, OSHA inspectors look for procedures that are accessible and legible at the point of use. Durable placards mounted directly on equipment are the standard that passes inspection.
Timeline depends on the number of machines and facility complexity. Most mid-sized facilities with 50-200 machines can complete the on-site data collection and installation process within a few weeks. We will provide a detailed project timeline during the assessment phase.
New or modified equipment requires updated LOTO procedures. We provide ongoing support to update your placards and documentation whenever your equipment changes. All procedures are stored in our LockStep software, making updates straightforward.
Yes. Robotic cells and automated systems have specific LOTO and access control requirements that differ from standard equipment. We specialize in access control placards for automated interlock gated entry systems, which is an area many facilities have not addressed. See the robotics access placards section above for more detail.
Start with a free compliance assessment. We will identify every gap in your current LOTO program and outline exactly what needs to be done.
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