Abida, Rayene, Hof, Lucas et Kenné, Jean-Pierre. 2025. « Automating lockout/tagout data integration in the pulp and paper industry ». Communication lors de la conférence : CSME-CFDSC-CSR 2025 International Congress (Montreal, QC, Canada, May 25-28, 2025).
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Keeping workers safe is a top priority in industrial workplaces, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are vital for preventing accidents in industry. Such LOTO protocols ensure that machines stay shut down during maintenance operations, reducing the risk of unexpected restarts. In the pulp and paper industry, among others, companies use Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) to manage daily operations.However, in most companies, LOTO management systems are not linked with already implemented ERP systems, hence, transferring equipment and employee data within these LOTO systems is currently most often a manual process, making it time-consuming and prone to errors.This study highlights the importance of automating LOTO data integration in existing ERP systems, such as SAP, to enhance efficiency and safety in industrial environments. By leveraging SAP’s Application Programming Interface, this automation synchronizes critical safety information with industrial safety management systems, improving accuracy, reducing manual intervention, and ensuring that LOTO procedures always rely on up-to-date information. A middleware tool will act as a bridge between systems, enabling continuous updates of essential LOTO data. Indeed, several challenges must be addressed, including data mapping, consistency, and security.This research study explores potential solutions, such as real-time updates, validation methods, and secure access controls to ensure a seamless integration. Upon successful implementation, this approach will streamline operations, minimize errors, and contribute to a safer work environment.Automating LOTO processes will improve the reliability of safety procedures, reduce human errors, and optimize regulatory compliance. Furthermore, this study contributes to the broader discussion on digital transformation in industrial safety practices. The insights gained can be applied to other industries seeking to strengthen the integration between ERP systems and compliance protocols.This research study extends beyond its primary focus, adding to the broader discussion on workplace safety automation. It demonstrates how ERP system integration can improve compliance and optimize safety management practices. The insights gained from this study may offer useful directions and guidance for organizations looking to modernize their LOTO processes and create stronger connections between safety and operational systems. Ultimately, this study’s initiative provides a model for companies looking to enhance their safety protocols with technology.
| Type de document: | Communication (Communication) |
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| Informations complémentaires: | Progress in Canadian Mechanical Engineering, Volume 8. Co-chairs: Lucas A. Hof, Giuseppe Di Labbio, Antoine Tahan, Marlène Sanjosé, Sébastien Lalonde and Nicole R. Demarquette. |
| Professeur: | Professeur Hof, Lucas Kenné, Jean-Pierre |
| Affiliation: | Génie mécanique, Génie mécanique |
| Date de dépôt: | 18 déc. 2025 14:19 |
| Dernière modification: | 18 déc. 2025 14:19 |
| URI: | https://espace2.etsmtl.ca/id/eprint/31973 |
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