LOTO Legends: Authorized Worker Training for Lockout/Tagout Safety

Overview

This LOTO for Authorized Workers Training course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge they need to implement safe and effective LOTO procedures when working around potentially energized equipment.

Course Description

All workers face unique challenges when performing maintenance and servicing tasks, often working with complex equipment and systems that require careful energy control to prevent injuries. Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures are essential for safeguarding personnel from the unexpected release of hazardous energy during these tasks. This LOTO for Authorized Workers Training course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge they need to implement safe and effective LOTO procedures, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and protecting themselves from potential hazards. This training is essential for workers who engage in tasks that involve energy control or energized equipment, ensuring their safety and promoting a culture of compliance and protection in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the Principles of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Learn the fundamental concepts of LOTO, including the purpose of lockout/tagout procedures, the different types of energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.), and why LOTO is crucial for worker safety during maintenance activities.
  • Identify and Control Energy Sources: Gain the ability to identify all energy sources associated with equipment or machinery before beginning work, and understand the specific steps required to effectively lock out or tag out these energy sources to ensure worker protection.
  • Properly Apply Lockout/Tagout Devices: Develop the skills to apply and secure lockout and tagout devices correctly, ensuring that machinery and equipment are effectively isolated from hazardous energy and preventing accidental startup during maintenance or servicing activities.
  • Verify Energy Isolation and Perform Testing: Learn how to verify that energy has been properly isolated and de-energized before work begins, including conducting proper testing to confirm that equipment is safe to work on.
  • Understand Roles and Responsibilities in the LOTO Process: Understand the roles and responsibilities of authorized workers in the LOTO procedure, including the importance of communication, documentation, and ensuring compliance with LOTO standards to maintain a safe work environment.

    • Compliance and Certification Requirements

    This LOTO for Authorized Workers course includes the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.147 (Lockout Tagout Standard), as applicable. This course satisfies the regulatory requirement(s).

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