LOTOTO compliance steps
The LOTOTO journey Copyright: Reece Safety Products Ltd 2021

We work with organisations who want to implement a safe system of work that will be sustainable going forwards to remain safe and in full compliance. The steps descirbed below give a brief summary of each stage.

Step 1- Survey

Independent survey of the current client set up. This survey will review and generate action points for the client and Reece to work in collaboration to resolve.

This is an onsite visit where guarding, isolation, procedures will be reviewed against PUWER Regulations and also best practice. This visit must be an accompanied visit with the client and dependent on size and complexity of site most sites take between 2 and 7 hours. Photos will be taken and where possible discussions with the task performers to understand how the current processes work.

A brief review will be carried out following the survey at site and any high immediate risks will be advised. As a professional organisation we will also advise of any other non-related safety issues we see during the survey.

A full report will be sent to the client within 10 working days

Step 2 - Senior Management Training

This training is recommended where previously a LOTOTO system was not in place and gives Senior Management bespoke training, underpinning knowledge and guidance to help implement LOTOTO.

Step 3 - Assessment of Current Equipment

This is managed by the client and Reece will be happy to support you with this and can offer a range of products and signage.

Step 4- Self audit of Machinery and Risk Assessments

Client will review current machinery and the machine specific Risk Assessment (RA), Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) and Generic RA to ensure compliance following the gap analysis from the survey.

Step 5 - LOTOTO Supervisor Training

These courses provide the delegates with underpinning knowledge, case studies to improve awareness and their role in the process. Delegates should be in/working towards a supervisory/ management position.

On customer site or at Reece - this course includes practical demonstration and participation for delegates. Course lasts approximately 6 hours with Practical assessment and exam

3 years Certification on successful completion of course and exams

Step 6- Operator Training

These courses provide the delegates with underpinning knowledge, case studies to improve awareness and their role in the process.

On customer site or at Reece - this course includes practical demonstration and participation for delegates. Course lasts approximately 6 hours with Practical assessment and exam

3 years Certification on successful completion of course and exams

Step 7 - LOTOTO Audit

Full Audit of LOTOTO process on site, checking of any live LOTOTO situations. Detail review of past Risk assessments checking the LOTOTO register, any instances of Authorised lock removal, training & competence review including staff and contractors who may have been involved in a task.

Audits are recommended annually and the Audit takes up to a full day and initial audit findings will be discussed at the end of the audit and the full audit is sent to the client within 10 days (usually within 5 working days).

Independent audit to ensure compliance to PUWER regulations and clients own procedure.

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