Ball Valve Lockout Devices

Ball Valves are a commonly used type of valve to control fluids. A ball valve is a valve with a spherical disc, the part of the valve which controls the flow through it. The sphere has a hole, or port, through the middle so that when the port is in line with both ends of the valve, flow will occur. When the valve is closed, the hole is perpendicular to the ends of the valve, and flow is Blocked. The handle or lever will be inline with the port position letting you "see" the valve's position.

Typical Ball Valve Example

During Lockout/Tagout, it is important to isolate fluid energy sources using ball valves to comply with OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.147. DEenergize has the following available ball valve Lockout Devices:

• Ball Valve Lockout Device for Small Valves (PSL-BV1)
• Ball Valve Lockout Device for Medium-Sized Valves (PSL-BV2)
• Ball Valve Lockout Device for Large Valves (PSL-BV3)

Typical Ball Valve Lockout Device shown below.

Typical Ball Valve Lockout Device