What safety protocol must be strictly adhered to before any electrical component replacement?

Before any electrical component replacement, strict adherence to the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety protocol is mandatory. Lockout/Tagout is a safety procedure designed to protect workers from the unexpected energization or startup of machinery and equipment during maintenance or servicing. The LOTO procedure involves several critical steps. First, all energy sources to the equipment must be identified. Second, the equipment must be shut down using established procedures. Third, all energy-isolating devic....