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Mine shutdown — lockout tagoutMine shutdown — lockout tagout

During a mine site shutdown, safety is of the utmost importance as high-level maintenance, inspections and upgrades are carried out across various areas of the site. These shutdowns often involve multiple contractors, specialised teams and tasks that overlap, all whilst operating in high-risk environments. With heavy machinery, electrical systems and hazardous energy sources in play, the potential for accidents is significantly increased. To effectively manage these risks, group isolation is a method that ensures multiple workers can safely isolate equipment during shutdowns and should be an essential part of site safety strategy.

Cirlock, Australia’s leading manufacturer of lockout tagout (LOTO) equipment, provides a wide range of solutions specifically designed for group isolation scenarios.

Group lockboxes

There are many options available when it comes to group lock boxes and their sizes. Currently Cirlock stock options from 16 to 84 padlock holes, also in varying designs to suit the needs of the job.  Larger group lock boxes also include storage hooks for padlocks when not in use and instruction holders can be fitted to some models.

Cirlock system

Proudly designed and manufactured in Australia since 1992, the CIRLOCK Lockout System is a unique and reliable solution for safely locking out circuit breakers. Invented by Erik Larsen in Mount Isa, Queensland, this innovative system remains a staple in electrical safety across industries today.  The permanently mounted lockout system stays fitted to your switchboard — ready whenever you need it. The system features two key components — The Mounting Set (top and bottom rail), tailored to fit the escutcheon plate of your circuit breakers based on the number of poles (e.g., 12, 24, etc.), and The Lockout Arms, with one installed per circuit breaker, allowing quick and secure lockout of each breaker.

Because it’s permanently installed, workers only need to bring their personal safety locks, making the lockout process faster, safer and more efficient.

This system is especially popular in mine sites, power stations and other heavy industrial settings where breakers are frequently isolated for maintenance.