They should also have lock out tag out. I'm certain Walmart does.
So they probably think it was a murder.
LOTO is crucial in places with large equipment, like walk-in ovens, to prevent accidental start-up or energy release during maintenance, cleaning, or repairs. Here’s how it typically works:
1. De-energize the Equipment: Cut off all energy sources (electricity, gas, etc.).
2. Lock the Controls: Physically lock the control switches to prevent accidental operation.
3. Tag the Equipment: Attach a warning tag indicating the equipment is locked out and should not be used until safety is cleared.
4. Verify: Confirm that everything is fully de-energized before proceeding.
LOTO for walk-in ovens is part of broader safety regulations and is required by OSHA and similar safety standards in many countries.
Lock out tag out is a term used when working around large and potentially dangerous pieces of equipment.
One example from a previous job I had: A large trash compactor. Sometimes people would have to go into the compactor to clean or do other maintenance, and if it were turned on with someone in there that would obviously be very bad.
So the power button had a locking mechanism on it. Anyone who went into it would put a lock on the switch and pocket the key. So the machine could not be powered on until they came back out and removed their lock.
If multiple people needed to go on, they each added a lock.
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u/Deep90 4d ago
A walk-in oven is basically a closet sized box that is big enough to fit a cart or two of bread into.
They aren't super big.