Smart LOTO and IoT: Can Digital Lockouts Replace Physical Padlocks?

Smart LOTO and IoT: Can Digital Lockouts Replace Physical Padlocks? — industrial safety guidance from SafetyNet Inc.

Smart LOTO can support compliance, but digital lockouts do not automatically replace padlocks under 29 CFR 1910.147. Evaluate equivalent protection.

Published: June 27, 2026 · By SafetyNet Editorial Team

Category: Industrial Safety

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