COURSE
Lockout / Tagout (Control of Hazardous Energy) Training
Course Overview
Lockout / Tagout (LOTO) Training prepares participants to recognize hazardous energy sources and apply effective lockout procedures to prevent unexpected start-up or release of energy during servicing, maintenance, or repair.
The course addresses the legal requirements and consequences associated with improper control of hazardous energy and reinforces the importance of clear policies, machine-specific procedures, and consistent application in the workplace.
Duration:
- 4 hours (theory and core application)
- Optional additional 2 hours for extended hands-on practice on workplace-specific equipment
Delivery Options:
Lockout / Tagout Training can be delivered:
- Onsite for employers
Training Method
Instruction includes:
- Instructor-led discussion
- Practical demonstrations
- Scenario-based learning
- Hands-on exercises (where applicable)
Where requested, additional hands-on training allows workers to practice locking out their own equipment under supervision.
Course Content
Participants receive instruction covering key principles and practical application, including:
- What lockout / tagout is and why it is required
- Legal requirements and ramifications of non-compliance
- The role of lockout policies and procedures
- How the law applies to hazardous energy control (HEC) and lockout requirements
- When HEC and lockout procedures are required
- Types of hazardous energy that must be controlled
- Developing machine-specific lockout procedures
- Use of placards and identification systems
- Key definitions and terminology
- Step-by-step procedures for locking and unlocking equipment
- Common scenarios where lockout is required
- Lockout devices and equipment
- Practical application and shop-floor examples
Who Should Attend
This course is appropriate for:
- Maintenance and service workers
- Machine operators
- Supervisors and managers
- Health and safety representatives
- Anyone exposed to hazardous energy sources
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