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Group Lockout

Keeping a group of engineers safe during a more complex isolation is often where lockout systems fall apart. Group lockout solutions start from a basic ammo box up to a permit office preferred solution of a control key lock box. Interlock systems often need a group lockout solution to protect the single released trapped interlock ley.A Permit to Work system is commonly in place across all sectors to provide Safe Systems of Work. A Permit Office will thus be set up where such Permits are prepared, issued and controlled and such systems will utilise key safes (also known as control lock boxes) to strictly manage the energy isolations in place. Often during outages it is necessary to allow more engineers access to individual keys and, in such cases, a key exchange unit allows this simple extension. issued the permit document pack (PTW, RAMS and SOPs) will need to be visible for all to review and this is done by the use of card safes where we have both single and double sided available to lock out these essential documents and allow easy access. A useful alternative to the card safe is a permit station which stores the permits in their respective wallets alongside the essential locks and group lockout boxes to make the job easier and safe.

FAQ

What is Group Lockout?

When multiple engineers work on a single piece of plant or equipment Group Lockout procedures apply

What is a Lockout box?

The lockout box holds the keys for plant locks or maybe a fuse from the main panel - locks are added and only when the last lock is removed can the panel then be re-energised

Where to fit your lock box in the workplace?

Group lockout boxes are either portable or fixed on a wall. Some can be stored on a panel and then moved when in use - it depends on local practices

What is a Lockout Station?

A printed or moulded panel to store lockout equipment which may also be custom made to suit the workplace and equipment

What is a Keysafe?

Used in power stations are part of the Permit To Work procedure - the lockout box has individual locks built in as well as the override by the Senior Authorised Person

Is a Keysafe a good idea for a workplace?

It is the highest level of group lockout possible and gives the safest way to ensure equipment is correctly isolated - part of a planned Permit to Work system