A lockout placard for every machine. Done this afternoon.
List each machine's energy sources and LotoSmith writes the machine-specific lockout/tagout procedure. It prints a color-coded placard to post at the equipment, plus the written program and the inspection and training forms an inspector asks to see.
A generic “turn it off and lock it” sheet doesn't count.
OSHA expects a procedure that names each energy source on that machine: its magnitude, where to isolate it, what lock goes on it, how to bleed stored energy and how to verify it's dead. Small shops are told to hire a consultant, buy enterprise software sold by quote, or fill in a Word template for hours. LotoSmith does the writing for you.
Energy sources in, procedure out
Pick electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, gravity, thermal, chemical and more. The shutdown, isolation, stored-energy and verification steps write themselves.
Color-coded and tagged
Every isolation point gets an ID like E-1 or P-2, matching the placard, the steps and the sticker you put on the disconnect.
Photos where they help
Snap the machine and each disconnect or valve from your phone. Photos print right on the placard so nobody hunts for the right breaker.
Everything a lockout program needs, from one form.
Print to paper or save as PDF. Letter size, laminate-ready.
Machine-specific placards
One page per machine: energy table, isolation photos, numbered steps, sign-off and review date.
Isolation-point tags
“E-1 · LOCK OUT HERE” labels on standard Avery 5163 sheets for every disconnect, valve and block.
Written energy control program
A 3-page program covering 1910.147(c)(1), with your company, devices and every procedure listed.
Annual inspection certifications
Pre-filled per procedure: checklist, employees included and inspector sign-off, per (c)(6).
Training certification roster
Authorized and affected employees, dates, trainer and signatures, per (c)(7)(iv).
Equipment register
Every machine, its energy sources, revision and next annual review in one list.
Three steps, about ten minutes a machine.
Pick a starting template
Hydraulic press, compressor, conveyor, CNC, saw, mixer, boiler, brewhouse, forklift, robot cell… or start blank.
Walk the machine
Confirm each energy source, where it's isolated and what lock goes on it. Add photos from your phone. Tweak any step.
Print and post
Placard at the machine, tags on the disconnects, program and forms in the binder. Review yearly.
Who uses it:
Pay for the paperwork once.
| Cost | Machine-specific? | Placards & tags | Program & forms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety consultant | Billed per procedure, plus site visits | Yes | Sometimes | Extra |
| Enterprise LOTO software | Sold by quote, priced for large plants | Yes | Yes | Often add-on modules |
| Free Word template | $0 + hours of your time | Only if you write it | No | No |
| LotoSmith | $49 once, unlimited machines | Yes, generated per machine | Yes, color-coded | Included |
One price. Every machine in the building.
Build and preview everything free. Pay once when you're ready to print clean copies.
- Unlimited machine-specific procedures & placards
- Isolation-point tags (Avery 5163 / 8163)
- Written energy control program
- Annual inspection & training certification forms
- 12 equipment templates + photo support
- Works offline. Your data stays on your computer
- Free updates. No subscription, ever
30-day money-back guarantee. Email us and we refund, no questions.
Questions safety folks ask
Does OSHA really require a procedure for each machine?
For machines with hazardous energy, yes. 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4) requires documented energy control procedures, and OSHA has said generic procedures don't give enough detail to isolate a specific machine's energy. A procedure can cover a group of identical machines with the same energy sources and isolation points. The only exemption from writing it down is equipment that meets all eight conditions in the note to (c)(4)(i), such as a single energy source that is readily identified and isolated.
What does a LotoSmith procedure include?
The items 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) lists: the procedure's intended use (the specific machine), steps to shut down, isolate, block and secure it, steps to place, remove and transfer lockout devices and who is responsible, and how to verify the lockout works. Plus each energy source's type and magnitude, isolation point, lockout device, stored-energy release, photos and a sign-off block.
Is it “OSHA compliant”?
LotoSmith formats your procedures to the content requirements of 1910.147, but compliance depends on your program being accurate and actually followed. You, the employer, verify every step against the real equipment, train your people and inspect each procedure yearly. LotoSmith is a documentation tool, not legal advice or a certification.
Can I use it in Canada?
Yes. The procedures follow the same hazardous-energy principles as CSA Z460. Check your province's OHS regulation for anything specific to your jurisdiction.
Where are my procedures and photos stored?
In your own browser, on your own computer. Nothing is uploaded to us. Use Back up file to save a copy or move it to another computer.
What do I get when I pay?
A license that removes the SAMPLE watermark from everything you print, for unlimited machines, at one company. You can activate it on your other computers too. It's a one-time $49 with no renewals.
I'm a safety consultant. Can I use it for clients?
One license covers one company. If you write procedures for several clients, buy a license per client site. It's still far less than an hour of billable time.
Your first placard is free to build.
Open the builder, pick a machine, and watch the procedure write itself.
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