05/29/2026
One unexpected startup can change, or end, a life in seconds.
In this week’s Safety Committee reel, Southern Air Service Technician Trip Brockwell walks through the importance of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures when working on energized HVAC equipment.
Before any maintenance or service begins, equipment must be properly shut down, isolated, locked, and verified to prevent the accidental release of hazardous energy.
LOTO procedures are one of the most critical safety practices in the HVAC and construction industries because they protect technicians from electrical shock, moving components, burns, and other serious injuries.
Rushing the process or assuming equipment is safe without verification creates unnecessary risk, not just for yourself, but for everyone working around you.
Safe work starts before the first tool comes out.
Train the process. Follow the process. Own your safety.