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Procedures, devices, and personnel must be set in place to prevent a serious injury or death that could occur when someone thinks something is safely off. To ensure machines and equipment remain off means to establish a “program consisting of energy control procedures, employee training, and periodic inspections...”, as described in the OSHA standard. The standard also identifies products used for lockout/tagout, such as lockout devices and tagout devices.

Just shutting off, unplugging, or disconnecting equipment is not enough; comply with OSHA Regulations, and Lock it Out!

Go to the STOPOUT® Ball Valve Lockout page.

Stop valves from being turned by applying this unique gull-wing design ball valve lockout.
• The unique and easy-to-use ball valve lockout has two wingspan halves that hinge to quickly and simply secure over any closed ball valve handle.
• The device is secured with a padlock that is positioned so that the tag is always on top and visible.
• The bright red, plastic device works with ball valve handles either perpendicular or parallel to the pipe.
• The durable plastic resists solvents, cracking, abrasion and extreme temperatures.

Available in two different sizes:
• To fit 1/2" - 1 1/2" Ball Valve (Approximate Overall Size: 4" x 3" x 3")
• To fit 1 1/2" - 2 1/2" Ball Valve (Approximate Overall Size: 7" x 5" x 5")

Check out our STOPOUT® page.