ABUS 74/40 Lockout Tagout Padlocks — 10-Pack Keyed Different

ABUS 74/40 Lockout Tagout Padlocks in a 10-pack give safety managers and EHS coordinators everything they need to equip an entire crew for OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 compliance in a single order. Each of the ten aluminum-body, 40mm shackle ABUS 74/40 safety padlocks arrives keyed-different, meaning every worker receives a lock and key that no other person on the job site can open — the cornerstone of personal protection in any lockout/tagout program. Whether you're standing up a new LOTO program or replacing worn locks across a facility, this economy 10-pack delivers commercial-grade protection at a price that makes compliance cost-effective.

Key Features

• 10-pack of ABUS 74/40 safety padlocks — enough to equip an entire maintenance crew
• Keyed-different (KD): each lock ships with its own unique key for personal-lock LOTO compliance
• 40mm aluminum body — lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and non-sparking for electrical environments
• Hardened steel shackle resists cutting and tampering on industrial energy isolation points
• Bright safety colors enhance visual identification on lockout hasps and valve handles
• Conforms to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 control of hazardous energy standard
• ABUS commercial-grade construction trusted by industrial and utility facilities worldwide

Product Specifications

Detailed Description

The ABUS 74/40 is one of the most widely specified safety padlocks in North American industrial facilities, and for good reason. ABUS engineers the 74/40 series specifically for lockout/tagout use — not as a repurposed security padlock, but as a purpose-built LOTO tool. The aluminum body keeps each lock lightweight enough that workers carry it on their person throughout a shift without fatigue, while still delivering the rigidity and tamper-resistance required under OSHA's control of hazardous energy standard.

The hardened steel shackle passes through standard lockout hasps, gate valve handles, circuit breaker lockout devices, and multi-lock hasp jaws without issue. The 40mm shackle diameter is the industry benchmark — it fits the vast majority of lockout hardware sold in North America, reducing compatibility headaches when mixing lock brands across a facility's lockout station inventory.

Buying in a 10-pack is a deliberate operational choice. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 requires that each authorized employee apply their own personal padlock to every energy isolation point they are responsible for. A single maintenance team of eight to ten workers can be fully outfitted from one order, with each employee receiving a lock whose key they alone hold. This "one worker, one key, one lock" principle is the foundation of personal protection under LOTO — no supervisor, no coworker, and no manager can remove a worker's lock without a documented, emergency exception procedure.

Facilities that run multi-contractor worksites benefit especially from the keyed-different configuration. When electricians, pipefitters, and mechanical maintenance techs all share the same lockout points, verifying that every individual's lock is present and only that individual can remove it is the only reliable way to prevent inadvertent energy re-energization. The 10-pack economy pricing makes it feasible to issue dedicated LOTO padlocks to every authorized employee rather than relying on shared equipment that undermines the program's legal and safety integrity.

The aluminum body also provides a secondary safety advantage in electrical environments: non-conductivity. While the hardened steel shackle is metallic, the body material means the lock's primary grip surface does not create a conduction path, reducing exposure risk when workers handle locks near energized equipment during the verification phase of lockout. This characteristic is particularly valued in electrical utilities, panel shops, and data center construction.

ABUS padlocks are manufactured to ISO 9001 quality standards and are tested for resistance to picking, drilling, and brute-force attack — not because safety padlocks are security locks, but because tamper resistance ensures that only an intentional, authorized action can remove the lock from an isolation point.

Compliance and Standards

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 — Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
• Meets OSHA substantive requirements for lockout device durability, identifiability, and singularity
• Suitable for use in LOTO procedures governed by NFPA 70E and CSA Z460 (Canadian facilities)

Real-World Benefits

Safety directors who switch from purchasing individual padlocks to ordering 10-packs report significant savings in procurement administrative time and per-unit cost. Issuing personal padlocks to all authorized employees in one purchase event also simplifies your LOTO program's written documentation — every worker's lock is on record, keyed to a unique key number, and assigned to a named individual. Auditors reviewing your hazardous energy control program will find a clear chain of custody from the first day of implementation.

The lightweight aluminum construction reduces the chance that workers will leave their personal lock at their workstation rather than carrying it to the lockout point — a common behavioral safety failure with heavier steel locks. Compliance improves when the correct tool is also the convenient tool.

Applications and Use Cases

• Manufacturing plants equipping maintenance crews under a formal LOTO written program
• Utility companies issuing personal locks to field technicians working on switchgear and transformers
• Contractor safety officers outfitting incoming trade crews for site-specific LOTO compliance
• Facilities replacing worn or lost LOTO padlocks across multiple lockout stations simultaneously
• EHS managers building LOTO starter kits for newly commissioned production lines
• Schools, municipalities, and government facilities meeting OSHA 1910.147 general industry requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "keyed-different" mean on the ABUS 74/40 10-pack?

Keyed-different means each of the ten padlocks in the pack has its own unique key code. No two locks can be opened by the same key. This is the required configuration for personal-lock LOTO compliance under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147, where each authorized employee must hold the only key to their own lock.

Can I order an ABUS 74/40 10-pack keyed-alike instead?

The standard 10-pack is keyed-different. Keyed-alike configurations are available on other ABUS models — see the ABUS 2ALHB/40-75 keyed-alike option if a supervisor or safety officer needs multiple locks sharing one key.

What size lockout hasps will the 40mm shackle fit?

A 40mm shackle is the North American industry standard and fits the vast majority of lockout hasps, including 6-point safety hasps from Brady, Master Lock, and ABUS. It also fits standard valve lockouts, circuit breaker lockout clips, and lockout station hardware.

Is the ABUS 74/40 body non-conductive?

The aluminum alloy body is non-conductive. The hardened steel shackle is metallic, but the primary grip surface of the lock is aluminum. This makes the 74/40 a preferred choice in electrical lockout applications where incidental contact with the lock body near energized equipment is a concern.

How do I track which key belongs to which worker in a 10-pack?

ABUS assigns a unique key code to each lock in the pack. Your LOTO program administrator should record each key code alongside the employee's name and lock serial during initial issuance. This creates the written documentation chain required for an auditable LOTO program.

Does this 10-pack comply with OSHA 1910.147?

Yes. The ABUS 74/40 keyed-different padlocks meet OSHA's substantive requirements for lockout devices: they are durable, substantial, and identifiable. Each worker's lock can only be removed by that worker (or through documented emergency exceptions), satisfying the personal protection requirement of 1910.147(c)(5)(ii).

What is the difference between ABUS 74/40 and American Lock or Brady SafeKey padlocks?

All three are OSHA-compliant LOTO padlocks. The ABUS 74/40 uses an aluminum body with hardened steel shackle and is well-suited for general industry. American Lock (A1107R) uses a heavier steel body for harsh/foundry environments. Brady SafeKey offers anodized color-coded aluminum bodies. The best choice depends on your environment and color-coding program.

Are spare keys available for ABUS 74/40 locks?

Spare keys can be ordered from ABUS using the key code stamped on the original key. Safety program best practice is to store one spare key per lock in a secured, controlled location accessible only to the safety manager, with access documented in your LOTO written program.