Use case
Lockout tagout procedure: every isolation point, every time
A digital lockout tagout procedure with AR: every isolation point shown on the machine, every lock confirmed, and a full record of each LOTO for audits.
In short
A lockout tagout procedure (LOTO) is the sequence for isolating all energy sources of a machine and securing them with a lock and tag before work starts. Actarion turns your machine-specific LOTO procedures into digital steps with AR: each isolation point is shown on the machine and every lock is confirmed and logged.
How it works on the shop floor
How does a digital LOTO procedure work?
- 1
Inventory energy sources
per machine: electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, thermal and stored energy.
- 2
Build the procedure.
AI structures your existing LOTO sheets into steps with photos of each isolation point.
- 3
Guide on the machine.
AR shows where each isolation point is, in the right order.
- 4
Confirm each lock.
The technician confirms with a photo or scan per point.
- 5
Verify zero energy.
The try-out or measurement is a mandatory step.
- 6
Release in reverse.
Removal of locks follows the same guided sequence and is logged.
Where does LOTO fail in practice?
- A second energy source, such as compressed air or stored pressure, is overlooked.
- The procedure on paper does not match the machine after a modification.
- The zero-energy check is skipped under time pressure.
- Contractors do not know your machines or your LOTO rules.
What do you measure?
| KPI | What it shows |
|---|---|
| LOTO compliance in audits | Share of correctly executed isolations |
| Machines with a specific LOTO procedure | Coverage of your machine park |
| Near misses related to energy isolation | Safety trend |
| Time per isolation | Efficiency without cutting corners |
Rules and standards
In the US, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires energy control procedures, training and periodic inspections. In Europe, the Use of Work Equipment Directive 2009/104/EC requires that equipment can be isolated from energy sources. ISO 45001 asks for controlled procedures for hazardous work. A digital record helps you show compliance.
Results you can expect
Complete isolations, up-to-date procedures per machine and evidence for every LOTO.
Hardware you need
- Tablet for the procedure and photo confirmation.
- AR glasses for large installations with many isolation points.
How to start a pilot
Choose a few machines with several energy sources. Use our lockout tagout procedure template to collect isolation points. Plan your pilot.
Common mistakes in a pilot
- Digitizing without checking the procedure. Walk every isolation point on site first; outdated LOTO sheets are common.
- Skipping the verification step. The try-out (zero energy check) must be a mandatory step with confirmation.
- Leaving out contractors. They often carry the highest risk, so give them access to the same guided procedure.
How Actarion helps
- AI turns your LOTO sheets into machine-specific digital procedures.
- AR shows each isolation point on the machine.
- Mandatory confirmations prevent skipped steps.
- The audit trail proves who isolated what and when.
Download the template
Start with our lockout tagout procedure template.
- Scope
- 1–2 lines, 1 process
- Duration
- 6–8 weeks
- KPIs
- lead time · first time right · errors
- Prerequisite
- baseline across several shifts
Frequently asked questions
No. Locks and tags stay. The digital procedure guides and records the work.
The procedure is updated once in the studio and every device shows the new version.
Yes. Guided steps in their language help contractors follow your rules.
See your own process as a digital work instruction.
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