The Lockout Informer Advance Feature was created because accuracy and consistency are not an option when it comes to safety related matters such as equipment lockout information. Lockout Informer simplifies the timely communication of lockout information, a process critical to employee safety and regulatory compliance. It does so by automating what was an often taxing and potentially error-prone process of cross-referencing lists of equipment to be locked-out against the hundreds or even thousands of outstanding lubrication tasks -- and communicating the result of this effort to the proper personnel in a timely and effective manner.

The first key advantage of Lockout informer is delivery of detailed lockout information where it is the most visible and viable -- alongside the task details already presented in routes by LUBE-IT. So, whether printing weekly released route worksheets or checking routes out to a handheld computer, the personnel performing lubrication will appreciate having the needed information for each lockout task presented right at their fingertips. With Lockout Informer, it is now possible to ensure the need for equipment lockout is always clear and known -- for each lube point, on every route.

The other key advantage is the minimal input and effort required to gain the detailed output described above. To start with, Lockout Informer automatically presents a short-list of equipment for which lockout information is needed. By leveraging the active task tracking and intelligent workflow management features already at work within LUBE-IT, thousands of outstanding lube tasks are rapidly and accurately assessed to create the consolidated short-list. This list then forms the framework for entering actual lockout data utilizing a quick-entry spreadsheet style format. This step also presents previously used lockout information for re-use (if still applicable), to further reduce data entry keystrokes. Once again, all outstanding lube tasks are rapidly and accurately assessed using the unique details maintained by LUBE-IT. This time, the equipment lockout information you entered is being processed back downward and automatically attached to all relevant tasks for seamless presentation on your routes.

This 4-step process is simple, because LUBE-IT is doing most of the work:

Step 1: LUBE-IT automatically scans outstanding tasks to create a consolidated list of needed lockout information.

Step 2: Needed lockout information is entered at the equipment level (that's your job!).

Step 3: LUBE-IT automatically propagates equipment level information back down to individual tasks as needed.

Step 4: LUBE-IT automatically includes the lockout information on routes along with standard issue lube task information.

In summary, Lockout Informer makes intelligent use of LUBE-IT's detailed tasks information to inform you of the summary information required. Once entered, Lockout Informer again uses LUBE-IT's knowledge of the detail to disseminate this summary information out to each and every applicable lubrication task.

The Lockout Informer feature is fully integrated with the Shutdown Manager feature. Shutdown Manager enables LUBE-IT the ability to manage and track the lubrication aspects of planned equipment shutdowns, providing significant insight and control throughout the time leading up to the actual event.

With combined used of these advanced features, equipment requiring lockout information is automatically identified for each shutdown defined. This provides advanced visibility of the lockouts needed to support the lubrication activities during the shutdown. Last minute changes in the final equipment lockout list are easily accommodated, with LUBE-IT automatically traversing the lockout information down to individual tasks as needed. Those performing lubrication tasks during the shutdown are informed, on a task-by-task basis, if a lockout is required. This streamlined communication of lockout / tagout information reduces confusion and conflict while enhancing personnel safety throughout the duration of the shutdown.