- Width (padlock): 210 mm
- Height (shackle): 460 mm
- Keyed alike: No
Insulated padlocks for lockout-tagout safety procedures
Lockout-tagout procedures on electrical switchgear, distribution panels and circuit breakers require padlocks that provide both physical security and electrical insulation. An insulated padlock prevents accidental energy discharge through the lock body if it comes into contact with live conductors during the isolation process.
Standard metal padlocks pose a serious risk in these situations because they can bridge terminals or become part of a fault current path. The insulated construction uses non-conductive materials for the body and shackle, meeting the safety requirements of electrical maintenance protocols and ensuring the person applying the lock is not exposed to shock hazards.
Each padlock is individually keyed, which is a fundamental principle of effective lockout-tagout since only the worker who applied the lock should be able to remove it. The compact size fits standard lockout hasps and breaker lockout devices without obstruction, even when multiple locks from different trades are applied to the same isolation point. For electrical contractors, maintenance supervisors and safety officers responsible for enforcing energy isolation procedures, insulated padlocks are a non-negotiable item in the lockout-tagout kit that protects workers during every de-energisation task.