LOTO Software for Oil & Gas Contractors
Customizable lockout/tagout procedures, JSA integration, photo evidence of every isolation point, zero-energy verification, and offline capture. Built for OSHA 1910.147 compliance in oilfield operations.
Written program included — LOTO written program template
What Is LOTO Software?
LOTO software — lockout/tagout software — digitizes the energy isolation procedure OSHA 1910.147 requires before maintenance, servicing, or repair of equipment where unexpected energization could cause injury. Instead of paper procedures stuck in a binder, the authorized employee follows the isolation steps on a phone or tablet with photo evidence of every lockout, meter readings for zero-energy verification, and a permanent audit trail of every LOTO event.
For oilfield contractors, 1910.147 shows up everywhere: wellhead servicing, VFD repairs, compressor maintenance, pump replacements, control panel work. Every one of those jobs requires the same procedure — notify, shut down, isolate, verify, service, restore. BasinCheck gives crews the procedure on their phone with evidence capture at every step.
Because every BasinCheck audit checklist is a customizable template, you can build one LOTO procedure per equipment type and crews follow the right steps every time. Add a new equipment type in minutes without a vendor feature request.
Where Paper LOTO Procedures Fall Apart
Most oilfield contractors still run LOTO off paper procedures in a binder. These are the gaps that show up in audits and incident investigations.
Common Paper LOTO Problems
- Lockout procedures in a binder that nobody carries to the field
- No record of who applied each lock or when — a problem during an incident investigation
- Zero-energy verification done verbally, with no proof it happened
- Different shutdown procedures for similar equipment because there's no central source of truth
- LOTO audits for ISNetworld or Avetta require written records that don't exist
- Offline crews can't start isolation without a signal — work delayed
What BasinCheck Gives You for LOTO
Everything you need to authorize, document, and close LOTO procedures — built for oilfield crews and operated from a phone.
JSA System Template — Electrical Work (LOTO)
BasinCheck ships with a built-in Electrical Work (LOTO) Job Safety Analysis template covering the four stages of energy isolation: notification, shutdown, lockout/tagout application, and zero-energy verification. Use it as-is or customize for your specific equipment.
Highly Customizable — One Procedure Per Equipment Type
Every BasinCheck audit checklist is a customizable template. Build an equipment-specific LOTO procedure once (motor, pump, compressor, wellhead, VFD), publish to crews, and have crews follow it step-by-step on their phone. Add new equipment in minutes without a vendor feature request.
Zero-Energy Verification With Evidence
Every LOTO record requires a zero-energy verification step with a photo, meter reading, or attempted start. No procedure closes without it. The photo lives in the audit trail permanently, attached to the specific lockout event.
Offline-First on Rig Sites
Authorized employees can apply locks, document isolation points, and run zero-energy verifications fully offline. Every signed LOTO record syncs when connectivity returns, with cryptographically signed operation logs for tamper-evident compliance.
Written LOTO Program Included
BasinCheck customers get access to a written LOTO program template that pairs with the digital workflow. Use it as the foundation for your OSHA 1910.147 compliance documentation. Available in the resources library to every subscriber.
Auto-Generated Corrective Actions
Failed isolation points, missing locks, incomplete verifications — any gap in the LOTO procedure auto-generates a tracked corrective action with an owner, due date, and required photo evidence on resolution. Nothing gets deferred and forgotten.
The LOTO Procedure Lifecycle
Every LOTO event follows the same five stages. BasinCheck manages each one, with the full audit trail attached to the procedure record.
Notify
The authorized employee notifies all affected personnel before de-energization begins. BasinCheck captures the notification in the LOTO record — who, when, where, and which equipment is being isolated.
Shut Down
The authorized employee follows the equipment-specific shutdown procedure. The LOTO checklist walks through every step in the procedure with pass/fail confirmation, timestamps, and space for photos of the shutdown state.
Isolate
Every energy source — electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, thermal, chemical — is isolated using the approved means. BasinCheck's checklist enumerates every isolation point and requires photo evidence for each lockout and tagout applied.
Verify
The authorized employee performs a zero-energy verification: attempting to start the equipment with the controls, testing with a meter, bleeding stored energy. Every verification is captured in the record with the test method and result.
Restore
After work is complete, BasinCheck walks the crew through the restoration sequence: tool removal, guard reinstallation, device removal in reverse order, and re-energization notification. The closed LOTO record lives in the audit trail permanently.
BasinCheck vs Other LOTO Tools
Honest comparison against the most-searched alternatives.
| Feature | BasinCheck | SafetyCulture | Intelex | KPA EHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in LOTO JSA system template | Template marketplace | Enterprise module | ||
| Per-equipment LOTO procedure builder | Custom forms | Consulting engagement | Consulting engagement | |
| Zero-energy verification with photo evidence | Custom fields | |||
| Full offline LOTO authorization on rig sites | Partial | |||
| Written LOTO program template included | Upsell | Upsell | ||
| Flat pricing from $149/mo | $24 user/mo | Enterprise quote | Enterprise quote |
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