Course details
Lockout / Tagout: Put a Lock on Hazardous Energy
This online course helps stop unexpected startups with critical info on OSHA lockout/tagout requirements.
Course Overview
OSHA's Control of Hazardous Energy standard (29 CFR 1910.147) mandates training, inspections, and record-keeping to ensure that workers will not be injured by unexpected start-up or release of energy from a machine or piece of equipment during service or maintenance.
Whatever your role in lockout/tagout, you need to understand the reasons for lockout/tagout and know the established procedures. Lockout/Tagout: Put a Lock on Hazardous Energy is designed to raise your awareness about the importance of lockout/tagout and teach you both when and how to follow the procedures every time they're needed.
After completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify sources of hazardous energy
- Describe the three different types of employees recognized in a lockout or tagout program
- Distinguish lockout from tagout
- Explain how to perform lockout and tagout procedures
- Use a group lockout device safely
- Recognize exceptions to lockout and tagout requirements
Topics Covered
- Control of Energy
- Hazardous Energy
- How Accidents Happen
- OSHA Regulations
- Who is Involved
- Lockout Basics
- Definition
- When to Use Procedure
- Steps: Apply Lockout
- Steps: Remove Lockout
- Lock Requirements
- Tagout Basics
- Definition
- When to Use Procedure
- Steps: Apply Tagout
- Steps: Remove Tagout
- Tag Requirements
- Special Cases
- Group Lockout & Group Tagout
- Shift Change
- Vehicle Lockout/Tagout
- Exceptions
- Authorized Person is Unavailable
This course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete
A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.
A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course
