Lock Boxes are rustproof and non-conductive.
Press Release Summary:
Designed to facilitate group lockout of equipment, injection-molded lock boxes are offered in 2 models: Portable Plastic Lock Box, which accommodates up to 16 locks, and Mini Wall Lock Box, which accommodates up to 8 locks. Chemical-resistant products work in industrial environments and feature lock rail that prevents lid from being opened when one or more locks are attached. Transparent polycarbonate windows offer clear view inside each box.
Original Press Release:
New Lightweight Lock Boxes are Completely Rustproof and Nonconductive
Lockout Just Got Easier with the Introduction of Two New Brady Products
MILWAUKEE - (September 13, 2004) - Group lockout of equipment is a necessary, but time-consuming, procedure. Brady speeds, simplifies and reduces the cost of group lockout with the introduction of two new injection-molded lock boxes. The Portable Plastic Lock Box goes wherever it's needed, while the Mini Wall Lock Box can be permanently located on the shop floor.
Both products are designed for use in tough industrial environments. They are durable, chemical-resistant and guaranteed not to corrode. The economical, lightweight boxes are also nonconductive, making them safer than metal lock boxes when used in close proximity to electrical equipment.
Group lockout is required when more than one employee is working on a piece of equipment. OSHA rules state that each worker must exercise "exclusive control," which means that control points and equipment cannot be operated until each employee removes his or her lock.
Brady Lock Boxes simplify group lockout because it is no longer necessary for each worker to place a lock on each control point. A team leader applies a single lock to each control point to lock out the equipment. Keys for the locks are placed in the lock box, and each worker attaches his or her personal lock to the box. As long as one lock remains on the box the equipment cannot be operated, allowing each worker to maintain exclusive control. Lock boxes make it easy to track which employees are working, simply by checking the attached locks. They also save money, because lock boxes typically require fewer locks than hasps, reducing equipment costs.
Both Brady boxes feature a patented lock rail that prevents the lid from being opened when one or more locks are attached. The Portable Lock Box accommodates as many as 16 locks, while the Wall Lock Box holds up to eight locks. Transparent polycarbonate windows offer a clear view inside each box to check on the contents. Hooks mounted on the back inside wall keep keys organized and visible. Both boxes can be used to store padlocks and other lockout devices when not in use as a lock box.
Brady Lock Boxes are just one element in a comprehensive plant lockout/tagout program. Call 1-888-272-3946 for information on Brady's safety, facility and equipment identification products, or visit www.bradyid.com.
Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC) is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete identification solutions and specialty materials, with products including high-performance labels and signs, printing systems and software, label-application and data-collection systems, safety devices and precision die-cut materials for electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, laboratory and a variety of other markets. Founded in 1914, Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Brady's fiscal 2003 sales were approximately $555 million. More corporate information is available on the Internet at www.bradycorp.com.
