Lockout Tagout Kits: What You Need to Include

Posted by ZING Safety on Oct 18th 2023

Choose the Right Device for Each Energy Source

Match device type to the isolation point to ensure a positive means of control. Use this quick guide during kit build-outs and audits.

Device Type	Energy Source	Isolation Point	Typical Use	Browse
Circuit Breaker Lockout	Electrical	Panel breaker handle	Lock out branch circuits or equipment feeders at the source	Breaker devices
Gate Valve Lockout	Mechanical / Fluids	Gate valve handwheel	Prevent rotation of rising-/non-rising-stem valves	Gate valve devices
Ball Valve Lockout	Mechanical / Fluids	Quarter-turn handle	Hold lever in OFF position on 1/4-turn valves	Ball valve devices
Plug Lockout	Electrical	Cord/plug (120–480V)	Enclose and lock power plugs to prevent reconnection	Plug devices
Pneumatic Lockout	Compressed Air	Air hose coupler	Block/disconnect air supply to cylinders and tools	Pneumatic device
Cable Lockout	Mixed / Multiple	Multiple points, oversized hardware	Capture several isolation points with one device; irregular shapes	Cable devices
Push Button Lockout	Electrical / Mechanical	Push-button or selector switch	Prevent accidental activation of start/stop or selector buttons	Push button devices
Switch Lockout	Electrical	Toggle or wall switch	Lock standard wall or panel switches in the OFF position	Switch devices
Lockout Hasp	Any (with device)	Device hasp hole/point	Enable group lockout—each worker applies their padlock	Hasps
Padlock + Tag	All (with device)	Device shackle / attachment point	Personal control + identification (name, reason, time)	Padlocks · Tags

Tip: Map each asset to a device in your Energy Control Procedures. Keep spare sizes (e.g., multiple breaker styles, valve diameters) in area kits to avoid downtime.