Course Description
This short course provides you with an overview of the lock out / tag out process.
It starts by describing what a lock out / tag out system is, detailing its purpose, and what it involves.
The course then moves on to the types of hazard exposures that might require lock out / tag out,
and follows this with a look at the laws associated with lock out / tag out, and the responsibilities
that you, and your employer, have under these regulations.
Finally, it sets out a six-step process you need to follow to ensure a safe lock out / tag out.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will learn:
- What is a Lock Out / Tag Out System?
- What Type of Hazard Exposure Might be Required for Lock Out / Tag Out?
- What Laws are Associated with Lock Out / Tag Out?
- The Six Steps to Successful Lock Out / Tag Out
Target Audience
This course is aimed at anyone involved with the service, repair or maintenance of machinery or
equipment that can unexpectedly release hazardous energy if it is not shut down and isolated
correctly. It is also relevant to the employees working alongside these people and their supervisors
and managers.
Advantages
Knowledge of the reasons for a Lockout / Tagout system and awareness of the dangers of not
implementing correctly reduces the chances of LOTO accident occurring.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work
and personal life.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as Electrical Safety and Working Safely should
be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk
Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps
