{"id":14720,"date":"2023-12-11T07:40:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T14:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?page_id=14720"},"modified":"2025-03-25T11:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T17:48:15","slug":"lockout-tagout","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/lockout-tagout\/","title":{"rendered":"Lockout Tagout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1686168792651{background: #152232 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-header-hex-bg4.webp?id=9266) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683307506642{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-8 vc_col-sm-8 text-center  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1718307839519\" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 50;\">What is Lockout Tagout?<\/h1><h2 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size:15px;\">Everything you ever needed to know about lockout tagout<\/h2><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/cmms-buyers-guide\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link   vc_custom_1742846379088\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">Free CMMS Buyer's Guide<\/span><\/a>\n      <div class=\"entry-meta\">\n         <span class=\"published\">\n            <span class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Last updated on March 25, 2025<\/span>\n            <span class=\"author\"><span class=\"far sway-author-meta\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <span>bBrinton<\/span>\n         <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n   [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XbGFfPfSz2g&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>What is lockout tagout?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lockout tagout (LOTO) is a standardized procedure for securely disconnecting pieces of equipment from their energy sources to keep employees safe during asset management activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locking and tagging out equipment ensures it does not suddenly start or release hazardous energy during either <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/planned-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pre-scheduled<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/unplanned-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unplanned maintenance<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/work-order-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Lockout<\/strong>: Locking a piece of machinery to isolate it from all energy sources and release any stored energy ensures it does not power up during maintenance or repair. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tagout: <\/b>Tagging a device out by attaching a special tag or label clearly communicates information related to the shutdown. Tags should include warnings as well as details on the LOTO procedure and the authorized person responsible for executing it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"#process\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Brief History of LOTO Standards<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#programs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOTO Programs vs LOTO Procedures<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#recommendations\">LOTO Recommendations for Employees and Employers<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#examples\">Examples of LOTO Programs<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#typical\">A Typical LOTO Procedure<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#common\">Common Lockout Tagout Mistakes to Avoid<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#last\">Maintain a Safer and More Productive Workplace with CMMS<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"process\">A Brief History of LOTO Standards<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began developing its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/control-hazardous-energy\/standards\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standards for lockout tagout procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1982. Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147 became the law of the land in 1989.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA\u2019s lockout tagout standards compel businesses in industries like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/industry\/manufacturing-maintenance-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manufacturing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop, introduce, and maintain standard LOTO procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educate employees on LOTO procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Audit LOTO procedures at least once a year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does OSHA enforce its lockout tagout regulations? To help keep employees safe and help employers avoid the direct and indirect costs of workplace incidents. OSHA reports that failure to adequately disconnect energy sources leads to around 10% of serious injuries on the job.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohsonline.com\/Articles\/2021\/12\/01\/World-of-LOTO.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA\u2019s estimates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggest <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that adhering to LOTO procedures helps businesses avoid 250,000 incidents, 50,000 injuries, and 120 fatalities each year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Do OSHA\u2019s lockout tagout rules apply to me?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do your employees operate machinery that could cause an injury if it released stored energy or started unexpectedly? If so, your business is most likely subject to OSHA\u2019s LOTO regulations. You\u2019ll need standard procedures to ensure employees are safe while servicing the machinery. Procedures should cover processes like installation, inspection, cleaning, and modification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA maintains alternative standards for the safe control of energy in specific workplaces like marine terminals and construction sites. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"programs\">LOTO Programs vs. LOTO Procedures<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though you may hear the terms used interchangeably, LOTO programs and LOTO procedures are not one and the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LOTO procedure:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/lockout-tagout-procedure-and-loto-program\/\"> lockout tagout procedures<\/a> are the specific processes employees must follow before servicing an individual piece of equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>LOTO programs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lockout tagout programs cover the full scope of relevant machinery within your organization and ensure all necessary LOTO procedures are clearly documented, widely understood, closely followed, and regularly updated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, your lockout tagout program is your way of introducing, enforcing, and refining different lockout tagout procedures over time and enforcing compliance. These programs are essential components of any organization\u2019s broader <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recommendations\">LOTO Recommendations for Employees and Employers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA and the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/niosh\/docs\/wp-solutions\/2011-156\/pdfs\/2011-156.pdf?id=10.26616\/NIOSHPUB2011156\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for business leaders and their teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to successfully introduce and maintain LOTO programs and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to their guidelines, employers must:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement lockout tagout standards and conduct training <\/span><b>before anyone<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performs service work on <\/span><b>any<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> machinery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that <\/span><b>all employees <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understand when and why LOTO procedures are necessary and how to carry them out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Develop procedures tailored to each unique piece of equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide workers with the necessary hardware for isolating all energy sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Label isolation devices like control valves and break panels clearly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though employers are ultimately responsible for introducing and enforcing LOTO standards, the workforce has an important role to play too. To keep themselves and their peers safe, all employees must: <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete all required training and take pains to follow prescribed regulations for hazardous energy control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take care that only authorized individuals add or remove locks and tags from machinery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always verify that equipment has been successfully de-energized before beginning service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct a thorough inspection before removing locks and reactivating equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep co-workers clear of any hazardous areas while servicing de-energized equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"examples\">Examples of LOTO Programs<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s take a closer look at a few examples of comprehensive lockout tagout programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>University of Connecticut<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first example comes from UCONN. As you can see, the school\u2019s LOTO program is clearly documented and has evolved over time. You can check out the full program <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/media.ehs.uconn.edu\/Occupational\/Electrical\/Lockout-Tagout.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5629 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-300x269.png\" alt=\"UCONN LOTO program content table\" width=\"500\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-300x269.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-266x238.png 266w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-326x292.png 326w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-67x60.png 67w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-452x405.png 452w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table-100x90.png 100w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCONN-LOTO-program-content-table.png 555w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCONN LOTO program content table<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (UCCS)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCCS maintains even more detailed LOTO documentation. Though you\u2019ll need a program tailored to your unique business, this practical example can offer some inspiration.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find the school\u2019s complete lockout tagout program <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ehs.uccs.edu\/sites\/g\/files\/kjihxj1296\/files\/inline-files\/Lockout%20Tagout%20Program%20%281%29.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5630 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-300x234.png\" alt=\"UCCS LOTO program content table\" width=\"500\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-305x238.png 305w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-374x292.png 374w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-77x60.png 77w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-519x405.png 519w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table-100x78.png 100w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/UCCS-LOTO-program-content-table.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UCCS LOTO program content table<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"typical\">A Typical LOTO Procedure<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact shape of your organization\u2019s LOTO procedures will depend on your industry and the specific types of equipment your employees come in contact with. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll need unique procedures for each unique piece of machinery. In general, however, lockout tagout procedures adhere to this basic structure:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for shutdown: This includes notifying all affected employees of the pending shutdown and ensuring they understand both why the machine is being serviced and how long it will be de-energized.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review LOTO procedure: Review the asset-specific procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform the shutdown: Execute the shutdown according to the instructions outlined in the LOTO procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate and disconnect energy sources: The authorized employee should disconnect the equipment from all potential energy sources.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Place locks and tags on assets: Once the equipment is isolated from its energy sources, the authorized employee will attach the appropriate locks and tags.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminate stored energy: To avoid incidents, the authorized employee should take care to release or block any excess energy like condensed air or tension from compressed springs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify the lockout: Ensure that the equipment is locked correctly. An easy way for employees to do this is by attempting the typical start-up process.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform scheduled service: Service the de-energized machinery according to company guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restore the equipment to service: Follow the appropriate procedure for restoring the equipment to its usual state.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common\">Common Lockout Tagout Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Successfully implementing LOTO programs and procedures can quite literally make the difference between life and death. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/osha.gov\/etools\/lockout-tagout\/case-studies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA\u2019s case studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> paint a grim picture of what can happen when even one small thing goes wrong during equipment repairs and maintenance. Even non-fatal injuries could prove deadly for businesses. Injuries related to hazardous energy exposure force employees to miss an average of 24 workdays for recuperation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers and employees should avoid these all-too-common mistakes in order to promote a culture of safety and keep things running smoothly:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leaving instructions up to interpretation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear step-by-step instructions or checklists make for safe workplaces. When developing LOTO programs and procedures, employers should actively engage their teams to ensure understanding and promote compliance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neglecting LOTO procedures because they\u2019re inconvenient: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it will take longer to lock out and tag out a piece of equipment than to inspect or repair it. That doesn\u2019t mean you or your employees can forgo the usual protocols. A procedure is only effective if employees follow it to the letter each and every time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Failing to fully isolate energy sources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Don\u2019t stop at locking out the circuit breaker! Always make sure that authorized employees have locked out every possible source of energy before servicing equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Asking someone else to carry out LOTO procedures: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only the personnel authorized to execute a specific LOTO procedure should have access to the relevant hardware. If an employee asks someone else to execute a procedure for them, they are potentially putting that employee and other co-workers in the area at risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leaving keys in locks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Improperly locking out equipment leaves open the possibility that machinery will unexpectedly start. Always double-check that there is no way for anyone to unintentionally unlock or untag a de-energized machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Settling for good enough: <\/b>Lockout tagout programs are living documents. Employers and employees should always look out for opportunities to refine existing programs and promote a safer workplace. 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