Lockout/Tagout Safety in the Workplace

This course is designed to inform employees about the requirements for lockout/tagout during servicing and maintenance of machines or equipment. Also covered are the requirements of the OSHA Lockout/Tagout Standard, procedures for the application of locks and tags, and a discussion of the types of energy these procedures are designed to control.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Understand key components of the lockout/tagout standard
• Understand the purpose and elements of an energy control program
• Understand types and responsibilities of people involved with lockout/tagout
• Understand elements that must be included in energy control procedures
• Learn the training and inspection requirements
• Learn steps to safely apply energy shutdown

Course Outline:

• Lockout
• Tagout
• Conditions for Lockout/Tagout
• Purpose for Lockout/Tagout
• General Requirements for Lockout/Tagout
• Energy Control Application
• Release for Lockout/Tagout
• Energy Control Program