<p>A valve lock for securing the handle of a pipe. The valve lock includes a first housing having first and second contact points for engaging the pipe and a retention chamber that receives the handle. The first housing is in a final position t o prevent rotation of the handle when the retention chamber receives the handle and th e first and second contact points are seated against the pipe. A second housing has a third contact point for engaging the pipe and a lock member for disposition relati ve to the first housing when the first housing is in the final position and the third contact point is seated against the pipe. The lock member receives the shackle of a padloc k to secure the lock member to the first housing.</p>
