The purpose of the padlock

The purpose of the padlock；
Padlocks are a huge family in the world of locks. It can be said that other locks are derived from padlocks. Padlocks are also commonly used in industrial production safety. To ensure occupational safety and health, employers must establish safety procedures, install appropriate lockout/tagout devices and energy isolation devices according to the procedures, and stop machinery or equipment to prevent accidents. Supply energy, start or store the release of energy, so as to prevent injury to employees.
When equipment or tools are being maintained or cleaned, the power is cut off and the equipment or tools cannot be moved, and all energy sources (electricity, hydraulic pressure, air pressure, etc.) are turned off. The purpose is to ensure that no one gets injured while working near the machine. Locking means to ensure that the equipment remains in a safe state once the equipment is turned off. Locking helps prevent injury or death caused by accidental operation of the equipment.
Due to the structural characteristics of the padlock, the padlock is convenient and flexible to use and has a wide range of uses. It can replace other locks, and other locks cannot replace the padlock. It is an ideal preventive lock, but the padlock must be buckled with the convex hole of the object to be closed to play the locking function. The function can be turned off and on inside and outside, so it cannot be used in some occasions