Brady Worldwide Inc. Introduces First Effective Lockout/Tagout Device For Plug Valves

Milwaukee, WI - Brady Corporation maintains its position as the world leader in lockout solutions with the launch of its latest product, the Plug Valve Lockout. As the first lockout device to easily and effectively secure a manually-actuated plug valve, the Plug Valve Lockout is a much-needed solution for compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for controlling hazardous energy in the workplace. Prior to the Plug Valve Lockout, only do-it-yourself solutions existed to fit plug valves, which make up approximately 20 percent of the valves used in the industry.

Brady will release the Plug Valve Lockout in four sizes, which together fit all of the popular plug valves one to six inch in diameter, including Cooper-Cameron, Dezurik, Flow Serve, Homestead and Xomox. The base of the lockout device can remain in place once applied, and it does not interfere with valve activation by wrench or removable handle. The device is compact in size, yet highly-visible and easy to use. It is made of durable, tamper-resistant materials and has a suggested manufacturer list price of between $25-$35 (CND$).

The Plug Valve Lockout is a welcomed product for compliance with OSHA regulations, which focus on protecting employees from hazardous energy in the workplace. According to OSHA, the lockout/tagout standards are cited as the number one violation for the industry. OSHA estimates that the proper use of lockout/tagout devices would prevent an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year. If these injuries are avoided through lockout/tagout devices like the Plug Valve Lockout, companies will significantly cut their costs for both lost time and insurance, and improve productivity by minimizing equipment downtime.

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SOURCE: Brady Corporation