WHAT IS A SECURITY PADLOCK

A safety padlock is a lock specifically designed for use in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to prevent accidental operation of machinery or equipment during maintenance, repair, or cleaning.

LOCKOUT TAGOUT KITS

  • PADLOCK MATERIAL

    PADLOCK MATERIAL

    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Kits are portable sets that contain the essential tools and devices needed for lock

  • COLOR

    COLOR

    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Kits are portable sets that contain the essential tools and devices needed for lock

  • SHACKLE

    SHACKLE

    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Kits are portable sets that contain the essential tools and devices needed for lock

  • KEYING

    KEYING

    Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Kits are portable sets that contain the essential tools and devices needed for lock

TYPES OF SAFETY PADLOCKS

ABS Safety Padlock/Metal Body Padlock/Lockout Hasps/Valve Lockout/Cable lockout/Lockout Kit&Box/Electrical Equipment Lockouts/Circuit Breaker Lockout/Pneumatic Lockout/Tagout &Scaffold Tags/Confined Space Cover/Lockout Station/Combination Lock/Emergency eye wash

  • Aluminum padlock

    Aluminum padlock

  • Nylon padlock

    Nylon padlock

  • Steel Laminated padlockAluminum padlock

    Steel Laminated padlockAluminum padlock

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PADLOCK

When choosing a safety padlock, several factors are essential to ensure it meets the necessary security, durability, and application-specific needs. Here's a guide to help you select the right safety padlock:

  • Type of Lock

  • Material

  • Shackle Size and Design

  • Locking Mechanism

  • Compliance with Safety Standards

  • Environment

  • Color-Coding (for Safety Applications)

  • Corrosion Resistance

  • Ease of Use

  • Price vs. Security

Type of Lock

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Type of Lock

Material

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Material

Shackle Size and Design

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Shackle Size and Design

Locking Mechanism

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Locking Mechanism

Compliance with Safety Standards

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Compliance with Safety Standards

Environment

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Environment

Color-Coding (for Safety Applications)

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Color-Coding (for Safety Applications)

Corrosion Resistance

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Corrosion Resistance

Ease of Use

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Ease of Use

Price vs. Security

  • Keyed Padlocks: Operate with a key and come in two types:

    ·OKeyed Differently: Each lock has a unique key.

    ·OKeyed Alike: Multiple locks can be opened with the same key, useful for reducing the number of keys needed.

  • Combination Padlocks:

    Use a number sequence to unlock, offering convenience but may be less secure if the combination is easy to guess.

Price vs. Security

PRODUCT VIDEO

When choosing a safety padlock, several factors are essential to ensure it meets the necessary security, durability, and application-specific needs. Here's a guide to help you select the right safety padlock:

PRODUCT ADVANTAGES

  • Unique Keycodes

    Unique Keycodes

    Each padlock is engraved with a unique keycode on the padlock key and the bottom face of the lock body, thus making it a breeze to record the distribution of locks in your facility.

  • Key-Retaining Cylinder

    Key-Retaining Cylinder

    Each padlock comes with a key-retaining brass cylinder, which means the key can only be removed when the padlock is locked, providing added safety and helping to limit lost keys. Plus, 2 keys are included with each padlock.

  • Resists Tough Environments

    Resists Tough Environments

    Our unibody nylon lockout padlocks can effectively isolate hazardous electricity and withstand even the most demanding environment, helping you to create the safest possible workplace for your employees.

  • Different Keying Options

    Different Keying Options

    When keyed different, each padlock can only be opened with its own unique key, allowing only authorized individuals access to their respective padlocks. When keyed alike, you benefit from same-key convenience.

  • Standardized Options

    Standardized Options

    Padlock options are customizable by shape, size, & color to maintain an efficient work environment. Brady provides you with 5 colors to easily identify different departments, shifts or contractors.

  • Versatile Labels

    Versatile Labels

    Each padlock includes danger warning labels in English, French, and Spanish, plus additional write-on labels to include specific instructions to efficiently communicate with your workforce.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • What is Lockout Tagout (LOTO)?

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    LOTO is a safety procedure used to ensure that machines and equipment are properly shut off and not started up again before maintenance or servicing is completed.

  • Why is LOTO important?

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    It protects workers from hazardous energy releases, accidental machine startups, and serious injuries or fatalities.

  • When should LOTO be used?

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    LOTO must be used before servicing, maintenance, cleaning, or inspection of any machine or equipment that could unexpectedly start or release energy.

  • Who is authorized to perform LOTO?

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    Only trained and authorized employees are allowed to apply and remove lockout/tagout devices.

  • What are the basic steps of a LOTO procedure?

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    1. Prepare for shutdown
    2. Notify affected employees
    3. Shut down the equipment
    4. Isolate energy sources
    5. Apply lockout/tagout devices
    6. Release stored energy
    7. Verify isolation before work begins

  • Can someone else remove my lock?

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    No. Only the person who applied the lock can remove it. If they are unavailable, a specific removal procedure must be followed under supervision.

  • What types of energy are controlled by LOTO?

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    LOTO equipment includes padlocks, lockout hasps, valve lockouts, circuit breaker lockouts, plug lockouts, tags, and lockout stations.

  • What equipment is used in a LOTO system?

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    A safety padlock is a type of lock specifically designed to protect workers by preventing accidental operation of machinery or electrical circuits during maintenance or repairs. They are commonly used in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

  • Is training required for LOTO?

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    Yes. Employees must be trained according to their role (authorized, affected, or other) to ensure proper understanding and compliance.

  • What are the consequences of not using LOTO?

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    Failure to use LOTO can lead to severe injuries, fatalities, regulatory fines, and legal consequences for both the employee and the company.

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