Introduction to LOTO Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is an essential safety procedure used to protect workers from hazardous energy sources. It involves a set of practices and procedures that ensure that machines and equipment are not only safely turned off, but cannot be accidentally restarted, during …
What is Industrial Cyber Security? Industrial Cyber Security is the practice of protecting industrial networks and systems, such as Automation, Control systems (for example DCS or PLC based systems) , Safety Instrumented Systems and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), from cyber-attacks. These cybersecurity …
What is H2S Gas? H2S is the molecular formula of Hydrogen sulfide. It is a colorless gas that has a strong, unpleasant odor like rotten eggs. Hydrogen sulfide gas is mainly produced from the decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. It can …
What is HAZOP? HAZOP is short for Hazard and Operability Study. It is the most popular PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) technique used today to identify hazards in process plants and find out means to reduce their impact or completely mitigate them. Guide words are used …
What is LOTO? LOTO is short for Lockout Tagout and is a safety procedure that physically locks out energy sources connected to a machine that is undergoing repair or maintenance, in order to prevent injury to the workers who are working on that machine. How …
Why Online Learning for Engineers and technical professionals is Important Online learning is a good way to keep up with the pace of change for engineers, technicians and other technical professionals such as scientists, programmers and other technical specialists. Both free online courses as well …