Lockout Cover—Cover lockouts are more secure and durable than cable lockouts—they consist of a rigid bar that extends to fit your panel. They’re nonconductive to protect against electric shocks. To install, hook each end under the head of an exposed screw. For wider panels, add an extension bar (sold separately). For panels without exposed screws, remove your panel and attach adapter clips (sold separately) to either side.

Lockout Cable—Cable lockouts are more compact than cover lockouts for easy storage. Hook the cable end attachment onto your panel or under the head of an exposed screw—the other end attaches to the opposite side of your panel. Pull the cable tight. You can still tighten the cable further after locking, but it won’t loosen until you remove the padlocks. These lockouts have holes for multiple padlocks and tags, so the team can add their own as they start a job. You won’t be able to open these lockouts until all of the padlocks are removed. To add even more padlocks, use a hasp. The cable on these lockouts is coated in plastic, so it won’t scuff up your panel.