Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are essential for preventing hazardous energy releases during equipment servicing and maintenance. This course provides comprehensive training on OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Standard, ensuring employees understand how to control energy sources safely and protect themselves from workplace accidents.
Key Learning Points:
- Understanding hazardous energy sources, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Overview of OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Standard and its requirements for energy control.
- Proper use of lockout devices, tags, and written procedures to isolate equipment safely.
- The step-by-step lockout/tagout process, including shutdown, verification, and re-energization.
- Recognizing authorized and affected employees’ roles in LOTO procedures.
- Common workplace hazards associated with uncontrolled energy releases.
- Best practices for group lockout situations and shift changes to maintain safety.
By the end of the course, you will have learned:
- How to identify hazardous energy sources and their risks.
- The proper procedures for locking out and tagging out equipment to prevent accidental startup.
- How to verify energy isolation and ensure a safe working environment.
- The responsibilities of employees involved in servicing and maintaining machinery.
- Compliance requirements for OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Standard to enhance workplace safety.
This course equips employees with the essential knowledge and skills to implement lockout/tagout procedures effectively, preventing injuries and ensuring a safe work environment.