SELECTING THE RIGHT SAFETY LOCKOUT PADLOCK

 

5 OSHA REQUIREMENTS FOR LOCKOUT PADLOCKS AND DEVICES

Master Lock’s variety of safety lockout padlock options offer choices and allow for compliance with OSHA guidelines. OSHA standard 1910.147 (c)(5) requires padlocks to meet specific criteria to be used for lockout. For more information on the requirements, please visit: osha.gov.

  • 01 Durable - Locks must stand up to the environment and elements to which they're exposed without failing.
  • 02 Substantial - Padlocks should resist removal without use of correct key or excessive force.
  • 03 Standardization - Padlocks must be standardized by one of the following within your facility: color, shape, or size.
  • 04 Identifiable - Padlocks should visually indicate the employee that applied them – with name, photo, or other identification.
  • 05 Exclusive for Safety - Lockout padlocks should be used only for controlling hazardous energy – no other purpose.
  • A lockout product in use
 
 

PADLOCK MATERIAL

Choosing the right lock body material depends on intended use environment. Planning ahead allows you to pick the lock that is durable enough for regular use in the expected elements.

Zenex Thermoplastic padlock

Zenex
Termoplástico

Designed with lockout in mind, the Zenex padlocks are durable and lightweight. The non-conductive bodies also offer excellent corrosion resistance in harsh conditions.

Aluminum padlock

Anodized
Aluminio

Durable, solid aluminum bodies with anodized finish make these padlocks ideal for tough environments. They can stand up to chemicals and temperature extremes and are UV stable.

Steel padlock

Acero laminado

Sturdy steel lock bodies make these padlocks an economical choice.

 
 

Arco

We offer several shackle height and material options to fit your padlocks to common lockout applications. Our shackles are durable and substantial to meet OSHA criteria.

Zenex
Termoplástico

410/411
Series

410/411 Series Locks

Metal chapado

1.5" / 3"

0.25"

406 and
S32

406 and S32 locks

Nailon

1.5"

0.25" (406)
0.1875" (S32)

S31 and
S33

S31 and S33 locks

Acero inoxidable

1.5" / 3"

0.1875"

Anonized
Aluminio

S1100/A1100
Series

S1100/A1100 Series Locks

Boro

1" / 1.5" / 3"

0.25"

Acero laminado

3 Series

3 Series Locks

Acero endurecido

0.75" / 1.5" / 2"

0.28125"
 
 

Color

Our safety padlocks come in a variety of colors for standardization and to help differentiate them within a facility. Assigning specific colors to certain departments can provide visual cues when lockout is taking place.

Zenex
Termoplástico

410/411
Series


Rojo Amarillo Verde
Azul Negro Verde azulado
Morado Naranja

406 and
S32


Rojo Amarillo Verde
Azul Negro Verde azulado
Morado Naranja Blanco
*White for
S32 only

S31 and
S33


Rojo Amarillo Verde
Azul Negro Verde azulado
Morado Naranja Blanco

Anonized
Aluminio

S1100/A1100
Series


Rojo Amarillo Verde
Azul Negro Morado
Naranja Marrón Blanco

Acero laminado

3 Series


Rojo Amarillo Verde
Azul Negro Blanco
 
 

Llaves

We offer multiple keying configurations for safety lockout padlocks to assist with safe and efficient lockout however it’s being performed.

Zenex
Termoplástico

410/411
Series


KD / KA
MK / KAMK

406 and
S32


KD / KA
MK / KAMK

S31 and
S33


KD / KA
MK / KAMK

Anonized
Aluminio

S1100/A1100
Series


KD / KA
MK / KAMK

Acero laminado

3 Series


KD / KA
MK / KAMK
 

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