Here's another example of a lockout tagout case: An electrician was assigned to repair a motor control panel at a manufacturing plant. Before commencing work, electricians implement a lock-out, tag-out procedure to ensure their safety. The electrician begins by identifying all sources of energy that power the motor control panel, including the main electrical switch, backup generator, and emergency-off switch. They also identified all associated devices that can store or generate energy, such as capacitors and batteries. Electricians set up a lock-out-tag system by locking the main electrical switch and putting a tag on it to indicate that maintenance work is in progress and the energy source must not be reactivated. Next, the electrician tests the motor control panel to verify that all energy sources are effectively isolated and no residual energy exists. Before commencing repair work, the electrician ensures that all lock-out, tag-out devices are properly secured. After completing the repair work on the motor control panel, the electrician removes all lock-outs and performs another check to ensure all energy sources are reconnected and available. Then they test the panel to confirm it's working properly. This locking tagout box prevents electricians from accidentally starting motor control panels and keeps the panels operating safely after repair work is complete.