Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) Procedure Writing Services

APS creates Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures and programs for industrial equipment across all industries.

At APS, we specialize in developing customized Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures designed to protect your employees and keep your operations in full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. We understand that effective energy control procedures must do more than meet regulatory requirements; they must be clear, accurate, and intuitive for every user on the plant floor.

Engineered for Your Facility

Every facility is unique. Our experienced specialists work directly with your team to evaluate each piece of equipment, identify energy sources, and create site-specific procedures tailored to your equipment and processes. We serve clients across manufacturing, energy, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and many other industries.

Highly Visual for Maximum Clarity

Our procedures are designed to be highly visual, combining clear step-by-step instructions with detailed photos, diagrams, and color-coded indicators. This approach makes each procedure easy to follow: reducing human error and ensuring that employees actually enjoy using them.

Protect People. Simplify Compliance

Whether you’re updating existing energy control procedures or building a new program from the ground up, APS provides a complete solution for developing Lockout/Tagout procedures that are both effective and efficient..

LOTO Formats and Templates

We understand that every company has unique requirements. Your Lockout-Tagout program should perfectly match your needs. We offer a variety of procedure formats, and we can use your existing templates if you desire. Most of our LOTO procedures are created in Microsoft Word, in an easily edited format that becomes the property of our client.

Our Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedure writing services include:

• Writing lockout/tagout procedures for your equipment

• Reviewing and auditing your existing procedures for compliance

• Rewriting your existing procedures to incorporate modifications to equipment and transitioning to an efficient format that is easier to use and is compliant with current regulations

• Training your employees on proper use of your procedures and OSHA compliance

• Teaching your people how to write and maintain effective LOTO procedures

What is Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)?

Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energizing or startup of machinery and equipment, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities.

Simply stated, LOTO procedures prevent accidents when your employees are operating and maintaining machines and plant equipment. OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.147) require the control of energy-isolating devices by attaching locks to prevent machines from being operated, or in some cases, tags that provide warning not to operate equipment. LOTO procedures identify energy sources, specify the method of isolating the source and releasing any stored energy, and direct testing to verify energy source removal.

Companies that fall under OSHA regulations must have procedures in place for LOTO of all applicable equipment and machinery. In addition to having the procedures in place, employers are required to conduct annual audits of their procedures to ensure they are in full compliance.

Noncompliance or injuries sustained as a result of inadequate LOTO policies or procedures can result in severe OSHA penalties and expensive fines. More importantly, someone could be injured or killed.

APS specialists will write LOTO procedures for your organization that are accurate, efficient, compliant, and easy to use. 

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For more information on our LOTO services or a free budgetary cost estimate, please email us at [email protected] or call us at 610-987-4050.