# Lockout/Tagout Safety Procedures in Warehousing

*Last updated: 2026-06-25*

> Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures take effect in warehouse and distribution operations the moment maintenance, cleaning, or repair work begins on energy-powered equipment – conveyor systems, forklifts, overhead cranes, or packaging lines.

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures take effect in warehouse and distribution operations the moment maintenance, cleaning, or repair work begins on energy-powered equipment – conveyor systems, forklifts, overhead cranes, or packaging lines. The procedure isolates all energy sources, whether electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or mechanical, and places the machine in a verified zero-energy state before any work starts. The technician secures the main isolator with a personal padlock and attaches a warning tag prohibiting anyone else from re-energizing the equipment. Only the person who applied the lock and tag may remove them. LOTO is required by occupational health and safety legislation in most jurisdictions; in the United States, the governing federal standard is OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147. The procedure is a primary safeguard against serious or fatal injuries caused by unexpected start-up or uncontrolled release of stored energy.

**Source:** [https://www.osha.gov/controlhazardousenergy](https://www.osha.gov/controlhazardousenergy)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Lockout/Tagout Safety Procedures in Warehousing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 135 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-25 |
| Source | https://www.osha.gov/controlhazardousenergy |

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