Join Total Lockout at Utility Week Live 2023 for Live Demos of Modec Portable Valve Actuators

Exciting news for professionals in the utility industry. Total Lockout are thrilled to announce our participation in Utility Week Live 2023, where we will be showcasing our range of Modec

Total Lockout Unveil Brand New Website

Total Lockout Safety Limited are proud to unveil our brand new website which is now live at www.totallockout.com Over the past few months, we have been hard at work to

Circuit Breaker Lockout Selection

Need help choosing the right circuit breaker lockout device? All you need to do is download the dimensions sheet by clicking on the thumbnail below, fill the A. B and

Tackling valves in awkward locations – a mobile turning solution

Introducing the Modec MC89# Papillon. This butterfly shaped torque management device was designed to create a torque reaction fixture for a valve below ground. There was no vehicular access to

Happy 10th Birthday Total Lockout

This anniversary coincides with challenging business circumstances. But it’s not like we’re not used to it. 10 years ago, just a single employee (me), with a home office and some

LOTO Procedures – Roles & Responsibilites

We were recently asked for guidance on assigning roles and responsibilities for a lockout tagout procedure. Without knowing the details of the operations, staff competence, nature of the hazard etc,

LOTO Procedures – Roles & Responsibilites

We were recently asked for guidance on assigning roles and responsibilities for a lockout tagout procedure. Without knowing the details of the operations, staff competence, nature of the hazard etc,

Turning penstocks with tractor PTO shafts

Some sluice gates and penstocks on the water and river networks of the UK have been modified to have a tractor-type PTO input drive shaft. These can be troublesome to

How to Lock a Butterfly Valve

When it comes to finding a lockout device for a butterfly valve, there’s plenty of choice. Our Managing Director and Lockout Tagout Expert Tim Hughes has prepared a short but

Helping Utility Companies with their valve operations

Utility supply companies everywhere face the challenge of providing continuous water supply, whether it’s a normal day or in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Companies will do their best

How to lock a large circuit breaker?

For very large MCCB’s, most after-market lockout devices just aren’t big or robust enough. As the breaker grows in size, so does the on/off toggle. If you need to lock

Choose a valve lock that’s fit for purpose

For most of my working life, I’ve been involved in finding ways to lock valves. It’s often left me wondering why valve manufacturers have never applied some basic thought to