Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Length: One Half-Day
Course Category: Safety and Health
The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) standard protects approximately 3.3 million employees nationally. The standard was devised to completely isolate energy from equipment during service and maintenance and thus prevent employee injuries or death. This course covers basic causes for energy system and material failure, energy/hazard relationship, and methods of control. By the end of the class, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the hazards associated with the unexpected start up of equipment or the release of hazardous energy that may occur during the performance of service and maintenance activities.
- Identify the various types of hazardous energy as they apply to machinery and equipment maintenance.
- Understand the general requirements for proper lockout/tagout procedures to de-energize and isolate equipment.
- Understand the requirements for lockout/tagout procedural inspections and employee training.
Workforce Development Competency:
Trades, Safety, and Risk Management