A lockout safety kit contains multiple locks and lockout components. Purchasing a lockout safety kit is often easier and less expensive than purchasing individual locks. In addition to the locks, many kits include tags, signs and pens to simplify setting up a lockout area. Restricted areas that require locks can include storage rooms, electrical breakers, valves and fenced-in property.

Some restricted areas can be as simple to secure as chaining a padlock, while others require specific electrical components. Many lockout safety kits contain padlocks and hasps as well as the more complex lockouts. When purchasing a lockout safety kit, consider the following:

1. Order a lockout safety kit containing padlocks and hasps for general lockouts.

2. Use breaker and valve lockout safety kits to prevent unauthorized use.

3. Purchase a group lockout safety kit for multiple workers.

4. Add convenience with a portable lockout safety kit.

Action Steps
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Order a padlock and hasp lockout safety kit

You can use padlocks and hasps to easily secure gates, doors, storage lockers and many other applications. Lockout safety kits typically include several padlocks and hasps of various sizes. For worker convenience, many lockout safety kits feature padlocks you can open with a single key.

I recommend: You can order lockout safety kits with padlocks and hasps from National Safety Compliance. A bag of danger tags is included with the kits. Purchase lockout safety kits from Master Lock Company. This manufacturer offers kits with your choice of Xenoy, aluminum or steel padlocks.

Find lockout safety kit providers for breakers and valves

Lockout safety kits for electrical breakers and valves ensure only authorized personnel can access the components. Smaller lockout kits typically contain lockout devices for either breakers or valves, and large kits generally offer both types of lockout devices. Electrical lockout devices can prevent access to electrical plugs and wall switches.

I recommend: Western Safety Products offers small breaker lockout safety kits and large kits containing both breaker and valve lockouts. JaniSan offers breaker and valve lockout kits that contain tags and adhesive signs to label the lockout area. This company's deluxe lockout safety kit list of features contains more than 70 locks, hasps, tags, signs and other components.

Use a group lockout safety kit

Group lockout safety kits allow multiple workers to access the lockout areas. Group lockout safety kits typically contain lockout devices keyed differently from each other you can individualize access for as many workers as necessary.

I recommend: Find group lockout safety kits at Hodge Products. This lockout safety kit provider offers kits with padlocks, valve locks and electrical lockout components. You can also order group lockout safety kits at Toolfetch. Each kit contains permanent write-on labels for easy customization for individual workers.

Purchase a portable lockout safety kit

Depending on the size of the lockout safety kit, you can store it in a pouch, toolbox or duffel bag. Ordering a portable lockout safety kit offers convenience and saves time while setting up the lockout area. Safety kits installed at a permanent center or station can force workers to make extra trips to retrieve locks.

I recommend: Grainger offers a portable safety kit stored in a portable gray polyethylene case. The kit contains both padlocks and electrical breaker lockouts. Browse an inventory of lockout safety kits at Brady United States. The company offers portable kits ranging in size from small pouches to large duffel bags.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When purchasing multiple lockout safety kits, immediately add a label to each kit with the lockout safety kit information, including what the kit includes and where each lockout will be placed. This will prevent lost lockouts and keep the kits organized.