Archive for 2018
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What are lockout-tagout (LOTO) padlocks?
17/12/2018Padlocks are an intermediate element that is essential when locking energy sources for a machine or piece of equipment according to lockout-tagout (LOTO) protocols for industrial occupational safety. Why do we refer to them as an intermediate element? They are located in the middle of a sequence that begins by placing the main locking device [...]
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The new NK1000 series expands IFAM’s range of cylinder locks
30/11/2018The IFAM range of cylinder locks adds a new model to its extensive catalogue with the recent incorporation of the NK1000 Series. This security cylinder, equipped with 11 pins and millions of combinations, has a special key as its main feature, with a narrower profile than usual, in order to adapt to all types of [...]
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IFAM publishes guide on Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
05/11/2018IFAM has published a guide on products and procedures for Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) for industrial safety. The document includes the definition of Lockout-Tagout, its purpose, origins, applicable national and international legislations and the advantages its application provides to companies. It also explains in a summarised and clear manner what LOTO products are and how they should [...]
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IFAM exhibits its locksmithing, industrial security and anti-theft lines at four fairs in Mexico
25/10/2018The four months between June and October have generated great exhibition activity for the IFAM brand in Mexico. The most recent of these fairs, Bici Expo, took place from 19 to 21 October, while the other three events in which IFAM participated as an exhibitor were ExpoCerrajera, in June; ADUPAC, in July and ExpoFerretera, at [...]
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How can I avoid getting my bike stolen?
19/10/2018Bike theft happens on a daily basis, both in large cities and smaller towns. The increasing popularity of this ecological and healthy form of transport goes beyond fashion, and is something that we should be proud of. The negative side however, is that some people take advantage of the increased numbers of bikes and decide [...]
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IFAM exhibits its line of Lockout-Tagout products at Essen
03/10/2018From 25 to 28 September, IFAM participated in the latest edition of the Security Essen fair in Germany, one of the reference events in Europe with respect to security, understood in the broadest sense of the word, as it brings together companies from sectors such as occupational, domestic or industrial security, among others. This latter [...]
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Success of IFAM’s industrial security range at the International Exposition in Bogotá
03/10/2018From 24 to 28 September IFAM was present at the 32nd edition of the International Exhibition in Bogotá. The event held in the Colombian capital was ideal for the brand to present its wide range of Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) products for industrial safety. The American continent is one of the markets with the greatest implementation of [...]
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Master Keying II. Lock Plans
15/06/2018When deciding to create a master keying system, whether for padlocks or door cylinders (or both in combination), it is essential to draw up a document – called a lock plan – to define which keys will open exactly which doors. In other words, this document will define the master keys, sub-master keys and independent [...]
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IFAM attends ELF Convention in Porto
15/06/2018From 25 to 27 May, IFAM was at the latest edition of the ELF Convention organised by the European Locksmith Federation. Leading brands in the international locksmith sector gathered in the Portuguese city of Porto, which was chosen to host the event on this occasion. IFAM was there at a dedicated part of the stand [...]
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Lockout-tagout (LOTO). The OSHA Regulations
28/05/2018In a previous post, in which we looked at lockout-tagout (LOTO) for industrial safety, we saw that the origin of these procedures can be found in the rules drawn up by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in 1989. The rule directly related to lockout-tagout is OSHA Regulation 1910.147 on the control of [...]