The North Safety M-Safe metal lockout hasp can be held closed by up to six padlocks (sold separately) secured through a scissor-action handle that connects directly to the jaw allowing for one hand operation. It is made of tempered steel for a good balance of hardness, ductility, and tensile strength. When this hasp is closed, the two halves of its handle overlap, and the six holes in each half of the handle align to create six locking holes, any of which, when blocked by a padlock, obstruct the hasp"s jaw from opening and allowing access to the locked-out device or energy source. The six locking holes provide the ability to require multiple authorizations for access to one lockout target. This hasp is for use as part of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety procedure required at facilities where a device or energy source needs multiple-person authorization to be accessed safely. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety procedures require that lockout devices meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.147(c)(5) standards for quality assurance. Lockout/tagout (LOTO) devices use color, warning labels or tags, and sometimes a physical barrier to help prevent machine operation or power activation during maintenance and repair. North by Honeywell manufactures safety and personal protective equipment products. The company, founded in 1973, is headquartered in Cranston, RI.