Lockout/Tagout: Control of Hazardous Energy
This course covers the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147 at two levels; Authorized Employees also need an evaluated demonstration on their employer's own machine-specific procedures.
Who it's for: Authorized employees who lock out machines to service them, and affected employees who operate or work near those machines
What you'll learn
- Name the types of hazardous energy and explain why LOTO is required.
- Distinguish authorized, affected and other employees and their duties.
- Recognize lockout and tagout devices and never disturb them.
- Apply the six steps of an energy control procedure, including verification (Authorized).
- Handle group lockout, shift changes, tagout-only situations and testing (Authorized).
- Restore equipment to service safely and state when retraining is required.
Lessons
- 1. Hazardous energy and why LOTO exists(Affected Employee, Authorized Employee)8 min
- 2. Roles, devices, and what everyone must do(Affected Employee, Authorized Employee)9 min
- 3. The six steps of energy control(Authorized Employee)15 min
- 4. Special situations(Authorized Employee)10 min
- 5. Restoring equipment and staying current(Affected Employee, Authorized Employee)8 min
Final exam: Affected Employee: 8 questions · Authorized Employee: 12 questions. You need 80% to pass.
Practical evaluation
The Authorized Employee level includes a workplace practical evaluation. Your certificate shows “Training Complete — Practical Evaluation Pending” until an evaluator records a passing evaluation.
Disclaimer: This course covers the general requirements of 29 CFR 1910.147. Authorized employees must also be trained on their employer's machine-specific energy control procedures.