Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Lockout/Tagout is one of OSHA's Top 10 "Most Serious Violations" and Top 10 "Most Often Cited Violations." The instructor will break down the regulation and answer your site-specific questions. The instructor will use interactive discussions and pair activities relating to the OSHA lockout/tagout regulation.

Utilizing OSHA regulations, as well as your companies Lockout/Tagout program, this training will cover OSHA Control of Hazardous Energy, Lockout/Tagout Standard 1910.147 Subpart J, key components of an energy control program; inspections of energy control devices; and steps for testing equipment.

What participants will learn:

• Establish the purpose for lockout/tagout.
• Identify the key components of an energy control program.
• Identify the six main elements that should be contained in lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify key elements of a periodic inspection of the energy control device to restore energy and equipment.
• Explain group lockout/tagout.
• Identify steps to follow to perform testing or positioning on a piece of equipment being repaired.
• Recognize the importance of "best practices" for the most effective lockout/tagout program implementation and operation.

Participants will become:

• Knowledgeable about the lockout/tagout program at within the facility.
• Utilize the resource guide that includes: the OSHA standard, checklist and contact lists.